Hackberry Tree -
(Celtis occidentalis)
Trees
Other Common Names: Nettletree, Beaverwood, Northern Hackberry, American Hackberry, Sugarberry, Ulmaceae Celtis Occidentalis
Family: Cannaceae Genus: Celtis Species: occidentalis
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This tree is a good food and shelter plants for wildlife. Its berries remain on its branches throughout the winter months. Quail, pheasants, woodpeckers, and cedar waxwings feed on its fruit. The tree is pollinated by bees, and in turn the bees produce honey for those who love it. This tree is also a larval and nectar source for the tawny emperor and the mourning cloak butterfly.
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The hackberry is a great tree to attract birds and other animals who love to feed off the fruits both in the tree and on the ground. The hackberry relies on animals to eat the fruits and disperse its seeds in order to reproduce. The fruits are not just for forest animals though. Humans can enjoy the small berries as well. The taste of the berries is said to be similar to dates.
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