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    Hackberry facts

    Hackberry is a member of elm family which is the versatile shade trees. It prefers moist and bottomland soils. Hackberry is adaptable to
    rocky, compacted or dry soil. This tree provides shade, controls erosion and windbreak. Hackberry has rounded crown and slender branches. Hackberry trees are planted in the parks, gardens and backyards as it is tolerable to drought, air pollution of the air and also provides shade.

    Name Hackberry
    Scientific Name Celtis occidentalis
    Native North America
    Common/English Name American hackberry, Hackberry, Mississippi hackberry, Nettletree, Northern hackberry, Sugarberry, vals witstinkhout, amerikanischer Zürgelbaum, bäralm and beaverwood
    Name in Other Languages French: micicoulier ronce;
    Denmark: naeldetrae;
    Germany: Abendlaendischer Zuergelbaum;
    Greece: Celtis aetnensis;
    Italy: bgolaro occidentale;
    Netherlands: zwepenboom;
    Sweden: bäralm;
    USA: gube
    Plant Growth Habit Deciduous, perennial tree
    Growing Climate Warm
    Plant Size 40-80 feet
    Lifespan 150-200 years
    Bark Grayish brown, corky warts and ridges
    Leaf Alternate, oval to lanceshaped, pinnate, green; Length: 2 ½-4 inches; Width: 1 ½ inches
    Flowering Season April and May
    Flower Not showy, small, greenish to yellow
    Fruit shape & size Oblong drupe, oval;  Diameter: 1/4-1/3 inch
    Fruit color Black, purple or red
    Fruit Taste Sweet
    Varieties/Types
    • Green Cascade
    • Prairie Sentinel
    • Prairie Pride
    • Magnifica
    Fruit Season September and October
    Traditional uses
    • The bark is used by Native Americans to treat the sore throat.
    • The extract from wood is used to cure jaundice.
    • A decoction made from bark is used to cure sore throats.
    • The bark if combined with the powdered shells is used to cure VD.
    • The bark is boiled and used to regulate menstrual cycles, promote abortions and treat venereal diseases.
    How to Eat
    • Fruits are eaten fresh or made as jam.
    • It is used to season meat and used as an ingredient for bread.
    • Native Americans use fruit as porridge which is made with the mixture of corn and animal fat.
    •  It is used to add flavor.

     

    References:

    http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0409RD_NB_CLTOC.pdf

    http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/celtis-occidentalis=hackberry.php

    http://www.museum.state.il.us/muslink/forest/htmls/trees/C-occidentalis.html

    http://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/hackberry_tree_facts/1257/

    http://www.ehow.com/about_6513384_interesting-hackberry-tree.html

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