| Hackberry - Delta |
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| Suitable for extreme city conditions. Bark is corky and rough. A rare, native tree with growth form similar to American Elm |
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| Delta Hackberry |
| Botanical (latin) name: | Celtis occidentalis |
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| Zone | 2 |
| Height 50 ft (15m) | Spread 40ft (12m) |
| Summer leaf color - green | Fall leaf colour - yellow |
| Berries black edible but small | Bark - Grey/Brown distinctive corky |
| Blossoms - Innocuous in may after leaves | Fragrance - None |
| Habit - Upright vase shape like elm tree | Placement - full sun, no standing water |
| Why would you want this tree? | Boulevard tree, not susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease |
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Description:
Hackberry is a tree that grows as wide as it does tall. It is also a tough tree, thriving in almost every imaginable situation, from windy areas with dry sites, to sites that are periodically flooded. The saw-toothed leaves of the tree are large - from 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) long and are very attractive through out the summer. Although the berries are edible, they are often out of reach for the average human being and are usually consumed by birds as soon as they ripen. Hackberry's fall display usually consists of greenish - yellow or yellow. Fascinating Foliage Facts Hackberry and Elm are related trees, they have a similar shape and size although their leaves are different. Hackberry is not affected by Dutch Elm Disease and is being accepted as a substitute for Elm trees along city streets. The Serbian cities of Ridjica and Sombor and the Slovakian capital of Bratislava use the Hackberry exclusively as boulevard trees! |
| Price last updated on Jan 06, 2014 | Listing of Ornamental_Trees |
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