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Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Common hackberry

About

Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as the common hackberry, is a large deciduous tree native to North America. It is also known as the nettletree, beaverwood, northern hackberry, and American hackberry. It is a moderately long-lived hardwood, with a light-colored wood that is yellowish gray to light brown with yellow streaks.

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How to use it

The common hackberry is valuable for its ecological role, providing food and habitat for wildlife. Its wood is also utilized in various applications, including furniture making and crafts, due to its light color and unique streaks.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Celtis occidentalis
Slug
celtis-occidentalis
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Cannabaceae
Genus
Celtis
Species
occidentalis
Wikidata QID
Q470006
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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