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 and elongated, tapering tip, unlobed
Margin
Serrate, primarily along the upper half to two-thirds of the blade
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate-pinnate transition with three prominent veins originating from the base
Key Features
Asymmetric leaf base, three prominent basal veins, and a distinctly elongated tapering tip
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with corky, warty bark and small, sweet, dark red to purple drupes. Foliage turns a modest yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Found in rich alluvial soils along streams, floodplains, and upland forests, tolerating varied moisture levels and full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted as an urban street tree