Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis and Hemp family, which includes hackberries)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovated to lanceolate with an asymmetrical, oblique base and a long-tapered (acuminate) tip
Margin
Serrate (coarsely toothed) along the upper portion, typically entire near the asymmetrical base
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent net-like (reticulate) venation, strongly triple-ribbed or palmately veined from the base
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf base with triple-veined structure, coarsely toothed margins, and distinctive warty or corky ridges on the bark of mature trees
Description
The Common Hackberry is a medium to large deciduous tree known for its distinctive corky or warty bark and asymmetrical leaves.
Habitat
Found in rich bottomland soils, floodplains, along streams, and occasionally upland forests; highly adaptable to various soil types and urban environments
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from southern Canada down to Texas and Florida