Hackberry - Bundle of 25 - Bare Root

Description + Attributes:
The hackberry, while often forgotten by casual consumers, is commonly heralded by tree experts as “one tough tree.” Found on a wide range of soils east of the Rockies from southern Canada to Florida, these trees thrive in a broad span of temperatures and on sites that vary from 14 to 60" of annual rainfall. They can even stand up to strong winds and tolerate air pollution.
All of this hardiness adds up to a good landscape choice, particularly if you’re looking for an energy-conserving shade tree that doesn’t require watering.
Features leaves shaped like spearheads, approximately 2–4" and 1½–2" wide, arranged alternately along the twigs; small teeth edge at least the upper half of the leaf
Produces small, dark red drupes about 1/3" in diameter that turn dark purple as they mature in mid-autumn, persisting into the winter
Develops a broad crown with arching branches
Forms characteristic corky ridges and warts on trunk and branches
Tolerates strong winds, pollution, heat, drought and salt
Grows in a rounded, vase-like shape
Has a growth pattern that resembles the elm — without the susceptibility to disease
 
Tree Type
Broadleaf 
Shade Tree
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Mature Size
Height 40’-60’ & Width 40’-60’
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Growth Rate
Medium to Fast
12-18”/year
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Wildlife Value
The fruit of the hackberry is popular with winter birds, especially the cedar waxwing, mockingbird and robin. The tree also attracts many butterfly species including American snout, hackberry, mourning cloak, and tawny emperor.
 
Preferences
Sun:  Full Sun
Soils: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet
Good Heat/Drought Tolerance