Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
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A reliable, fast-growing, all-purpose shade tree which is pyramidal when young then develops a broad crown with ascending branches. The leaves are medium green. Fall foliage is a soft yellow. Birds and wildlife relish the small, round, orange-red or purple fleshy fruit that forms September-October. Adaptable to a variety of soils, hackberry frequently grows in limestone soils and on limestone outcrops. Because of its drought resistance, it is used as a street tree in many midwestern cities.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
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Good Companions
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