Sugarberry

Common Name: Sugarberry
Species Name: Celtis laevigata Willd.
Family Name: Ulmaceae
Plant Type: Trees


Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	Throughout except northern edge, western edge and panhandle
Sun Preference	Moderately shade tolerant

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Planted for shade and shelterbelts, wildlife eat fruit
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 24-inch diameter, 60-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Lance-shaped, pointed and curved
- Stipules: Yes
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Not Showy
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Drupe


Habitat/Ecology
Habitat	Woodlands, closed canopy forests and near moist areas
Soil Type	Moist
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone	7 and 8
Successional Stage	Mid to late