 | Netleaf Hackberry, Palo Blanco, Western Hackberry, Sugarberry, Netleaf Sugar Hackberry Celtis reticulata Ulmaceae Netleaf hackberry is mostly found in central and north central Texas with isolated populations elsewhere in the state. It is a small tree that can stand severe droughts, low fertility, and wide temperature ranges. Its leaves are thicker than other hackberries, with conspicuous netlike veins on the lower surface; the upper surface feels like sandpaper. It is strongly tolerant of the cotton root rot fungus and fairly resistant to disease and insects. Plant Habit or Use: small tree medium tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: greenish, inconspicuous Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: small, reddish-brown drupe Height: to 30 ft. Width: to 35 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: very high high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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