Tree Descriptions
Hackberry
| Height: |
45-80’ |
| Width:
| 40-50’ |
| Growth Rate: |
fast |
| Soil: |
well-drained soil |
| Moisture: |
dry, very dry |
| Shade Tolerance: |
part shade |
| Bloom Time: |
September-October |
| Flower Color: |
orange-red |
| Uses: |
wildlife, timber |
| Spacing: |
minimum 12’ x 12’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers well-drained soil and part shade. |
| Notes: |
Tolerates various soil and site conditions. Drought
tolerant. Salt sensitive. |
Produces an orange-red fleshy fruit that ripens in
September to October attract wildlife. Bark forms
corky ridges as the tree ages. Yellow fall color. This
tree's tolerance of various site conditions makes it
an excellent urban tree.
