Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovates to lanceolate with an asymmetric base
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate-pinnate transition with three main veins arising prominently from the base
Key Features
Asymmetric leaf base and prominent triple-veining extending from the petiole
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring distinctive corky, warted bark and small fleshy drupes that mature in autumn
Habitat
River floodplains, rich moist soils, and upland forests across variable moisture regimes
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/20/2026