Celtis occidentalis
This is one of the most adaptable trees you can plant with a wide range of benefits to wildlife. It is known for being able to thrive in many different environments, tolerating poor soils, drought, and flooding. It is a host to hundreds of butterfly and moth species, and creates an abundance of food for wildlife. It produces a nutritious drupe-like fruit with a nutty seed which can be consumed by wildlife and humans. Hackberry leaves host the larvae of the Hackberry Emperor, Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, and American Snout. Its unique bark is loved by many for its deep canyon-like ridges.
Zone: 3-9 (Map)
Habitat: Can thrive in a variety of soils. Can tolerate flooding and drought. Full Sun.
Growth: 50 ft tall, 50 ft wide at maturity.
American Hackberry is extremely adaptable to soil and precipitation conditions, hosts beneficial moths & butterflies, and provides food for wildlife and humans alike.
American Hackberry is extremely adaptable to soil and precipitation conditions, hosts beneficial moths & butterflies, and provides food for wildlife and humans alike.
Celtis occidentalis
This is one of the most adaptable trees you can plant with a wide range of benefits to wildlife. It is known for being able to thrive in many different environments, tolerating poor soils, drought, and flooding. It is a host to hundreds of butterfly and moth species, and creates an abundance of food for wildlife. It produces a nutritious drupe-like fruit with a nutty seed which can be consumed by wildlife and humans. Hackberry leaves host the larvae of the Hackberry Emperor, Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, and American Snout. Its unique bark is loved by many for its deep canyon-like ridges.
Zone: 3-9 (Map)
Habitat: Can thrive in a variety of soils. Can tolerate flooding and drought. Full Sun.
Growth: 50 ft tall, 50 ft wide at maturity.
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