Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Balled & Burlaped, 50-100 lbs.

The open appearance of this large broadly oval tree results from widely spreading branches. It will reach a mature height of 50-60 feet and 30-35 feet in width.  Medium to bright green foliage turns yellow-green in the fall.  The bark on a mature tree is corky.  The “berries” on this tree are flavored like dates and relished by birds.
 Hackberry trees can grow in wet to very dry areas, but do need water to get established. The Hackberry is a low water use tree.  Some cities plant Hackberries to replace American Elms because they are hardy and disease resistant.  It is hardy in all areas and in all soils, including difficult alkaline soil conditions. The leaves can be disfigured by nipple-galls, small bullet-like growths on the underside of the leaves caused by psyllid insects.  The galls do not affect the growth or health of the tree.