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| Hackberry, Beaverwood, Northern Hackberry, Common Hackberry, American Hackberry, Sugarberry, Nettletree, False Elm Celtis occidentalis Ulmaceae Common in the north and east of the U.S., hackberry, or common hackberry, is found only in the Panhandle in Texas. There it grows only to 20 to 30 feet tall, although in northern environments it can grow to 100 feet. It differs from other hackberry species by having elmlike, toothed leaves. Plant Habit or Use: medium tree large tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: greenish, inconspicuous Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: fleshy, purple to black berry Height: to 30 ft. in Texas, can reach 100 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: medium low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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