
Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 15 Seeds
Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as the American hackberry or simply hackberry, is a species of tree native to North America. Here's a description: Appearance: American hackberry is a medium to large deciduous tree that can grow up to 20-30 meters (65-100 feet) tall, with a spread of 12-18 meters (40-60 feet). It has a broad, rounded crown and a straight trunk. The bark is distinctive, gray to light brown with prominent corky ridges and warty bumps, giving it a rough, warty appearance. Leaves: The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic, with serrated margins. They are dark green in color, turning yellow in the fall before dropping. The leaves are typically about 5-10 centimeters (2-4 inches) long. Flowers: The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring. These flowers are greenish and appear in clusters. Fruits: The fruits are small, round, berry-like drupes that ripen in late summer to fall. They are initially green and turn purplish-black when mature. The fruits