Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovato-lanceolate with an asymmetrical base and an acuminate apex, unlobed
Margin
Serrate along the upper half to two-thirds of the edge
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate-pinnate transition with three prominent basal veins
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf base, prominent tri-veined structure from the base, and coarsely serrated margins
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring distinctive corky, warty bark and producing small, sweet, dark purple drupes in autumn
Habitat
Found in rich floodplains, bottomland forests, and upland slopes in moist to dry soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/20/2026