Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to lanceolate with an asymmetrical, oblique base and acuminate tip
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent palmate-like basal veins
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf bases, strongly serrate margins, and distinct pinnate venation with prominent basal veins
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with corky, warty bark, small greenish flowers, and dark purple to black drupes maturing in autumn
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplain forests, and upland slopes in well-drained to moist soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/15/2026