Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis and Hackberry family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovated to lanceolate with an asymmetric or unequal leaf base
Margin
Serrate (toothed) along the upper portion, often entire near the asymmetric base
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate-pinnate hybrid venation with three distinct veins originating prominently from the base.
Key Features
Unequal leaf base (asymmetric), three prominent primary veins radiating from the base, distinctly rough leaf texture, and warty or corky bark ridges on mature trunks.
Description
The Common Hackberry is a medium to large deciduous tree known for its distinctive corky, warty bark and asymmetrical leaves. The tree has a rounded crown with slender, sometimes pendant branches.
Habitat
Found in rich moist soils along river floodplains, streamsides, and valley bottoms, as well as upland forests and limestone outcrops.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from southern Canada down to Texas and Florida.