Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis Tree 10 Seeds FJ

Native to North America the Hackberry is a deciduous tree that grows 40 to 60 feet tall with upright, arching branches and a rounded crown. Mature gray bark has corky ridges and warty texture with trunk diameters from 1 to 3 feet. The leaves are glossy to dull green, ovate to oblong-ovate and 2 to 5 inches long. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. The green, monoecious flowers are small and inconspicuous, blooming in spring with male flowers in clusters and female flowers solitary. Female flowers are followed by small, edible, round drupes that mature to a deep purple. The fruit is somewhat sweet and contains one seed. The fruit attracts birds and other wildlife. The Hackberry is a fast growing, superior shade tree that withstands heat, drought, wind, urban conditions and alkaline soils. It is among the best food and shelter plants for wildlife.