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Plant Name:

Common Hackberry

Scientific Name:

Celtis occidentalis

Description:

Common Hackberry is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and distinctive corky bark. It has elliptical leaves and small, round fruits.

Habitat:

Forests, woodlands, riparian areas

Fauna:

Common Hackberry provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, butterflies, and mammals. The fruits are consumed by birds and small mammals.

Growing Conditions:

Common Hackberry can grow in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerates both sun and shade.

Uses:

Common Hackberry wood is used for various purposes, such as furniture, tool handles, and fence posts. The fruits are edible and can be used in jams and jellies.

Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):

Fruits (hackberries) can be eaten raw or used in cooking

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Poisonous:

No

Fun Facts:

Common Hackberry is also known as "Sugarberry" or "Nettle Tree". It is native to North America.

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