Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Common hackberry, also known as Beaverwood, Nettletree
The common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America. While it may initially resemble elms and other hackberry trees, its bark is a key differentiator. The bark features a distinctive corky, warty texture with irregular, knobby patterns, making it easy to identify.
Key Facts About Common hackberry
Attributes of Common hackberry
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
9 m to 40 m
Spread
12 m to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
6 mm
Flower Color
Green
Scientific Classification of Common hackberry
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Hemp
Genus
Hackberries
Species
Common hackberry