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sugar hackberry

Celtis laevigata

The sugar hackberry is a tall tree with smooth, light-colored bark and green leaves. It produces sweet berries that many birds and animals love to eat!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The sugar hackberry has distinctive light gray bark often covered in corky, wart-like growths that make it easily recognizable. Its slender, lance-shaped leaves have smooth or finely toothed edges and an asymmetrical base, while its small, sweet, dark purple berries are pea-sized.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyCannabaceaeGenusCeltis
sugar hackberry
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sugar hackberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Birds love its sweet berries so much, they help spread the tree's seeds far and wide!

Even though it's a tree, its tiny green flowers don't have colorful petals to attract pollinators!

Its strange, warty bark looks like bumps and ridges, making it feel very unique to touch!

The wood of the sugar hackberry is tough, once used for making cheap furniture and baskets!

Special abilities

Ability

Thirsty Ground Thriver

The sugar hackberry can grow in dry soils, using its deep roots to find water when other plants struggle.

Ability

Warty Armor

Sugar hackberry has tough, warty bark that protects its trunk from damage and provides shelter for small insects.

Ability

Winter Feast Provider

This tree keeps its sweet berries on branches into winter, offering a vital food source for hungry birds and wildlife.

Measurements & details

Height
1000-2500 cm
Spread
800-1500 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay on paths when exploring near trees and watch out for falling branches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is sugar hackberry?

1000-2500 cm

How wide does sugar hackberry spread?

800-1500 cm

How big are the flowers on sugar hackberry?

0.2-0.4 cm

When does sugar hackberry bloom?

Spring

Is sugar hackberry edible?

Yes

Is sugar hackberry toxic?

None

What is sugar hackberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is sugar hackberry pollinated?

Wind

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