Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovated to lanceolate with an asymmetric base and zero lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with slender petioles
Venation
Pinnate with distinct palmate-like basal veins radiating from an asymmetric base
Key Features
Asymmetric leaf base combined with a tapering acuminate tip and sharply serrate margins
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring distinctive corky, warty bark and small round drupes that mature in autumn
Habitat
Found in rich alluvial soils along streams, floodplains, and upland forests across varied moisture levels
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/20/2026