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Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
The tough shade tree of the plains — takes wind, drought, and bad soil in stride.
nativefast
TypeTree
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–9
SunFull sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height480–720 in
Bloomgreen · summer
Where to buy
Shop Common Hackberry at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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