Common Hackberry
Common Name: Common Hackberry
Other Names: Northern Hackberry, False Elm
Species Name: Celtis occidentalis
Plant Type: Woody
Family Name: Ulmaceae, Elm Family
Examples of Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Eastern half except for the southern third |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Mostly northern half, except panhandle |
ID Characteristics
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Field Identification Characteristics
Vegetative
- Light gray, warty bark
- Pointed, thin, serrate, membranous leaves
- Leaves have three veins
Floral
- Reddish brown to orange red single, round fruits
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Growth Form: Tree
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Blade Edge: Serrated
- Leaf Blade Length: 5-11 centimeters
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Floral Characteristics
- Petal Number: Absent
- Flower Timing: April-June
- Fruit Type: Drupes
- Reddish brown to orange red single, round fruits
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Variable |
| Habitat | Moist soils of floodplains and lower slopes |
| Successional Stage | Mid to late |