Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
Ground shipping is currently paused. Local deliveries throughout Long Island will continue as usual. Pre-orders for fall are now open. Non-local orders will begin shipping again in early September. Click here to learn more.
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| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 40 to 60 |
| Spread (ft.) | 30 to 50 |
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| Bloom Description | Greenish, inconspicuous flowers, Small |
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Common Hackberry is a native shade tree known for its adaptability, distinctive bark, and strong wildlife value.
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Please note: Sizes 1.5 Gallon and up can’t be shipped outside the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens.
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Ground shipping is paused due to summer heat. Only local delivery (Long Island & Queens) is available. Orders placed during the pause will begin processing September 1, and ground shipping will resume September 15.
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| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 40 to 60 |
| Spread (ft.) | 30 to 50 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Greenish, inconspicuous flowers, Small |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as Common Hackberry, is a native deciduous tree valued for its toughness, adaptability, and strong wildlife value. This medium to large shade tree typically grows 40 to 60 feet tall with a rounded crown, making it well suited for large residential landscapes, parks, and naturalized plantings.
The bark is distinctive, developing corky, warty ridges that add year-round texture and visual interest. Green, serrated leaves form a dense summer canopy, providing shade and shelter. In late summer to fall, small purple-brown berries develop and are readily eaten by birds and other wildlife, extending the tree’s ecological usefulness beyond the growing season.
Common Hackberry grows best in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, drought, and urban stress. Its resilience and low maintenance needs make it a dependable choice for challenging sites where other trees may struggle.
Highly adaptable: Tolerates poor soils and urban conditions
Wildlife value: Fruits support birds and other animals
Durable shade tree: Performs reliably with minimal care
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Adaptable to most soils
Maintenance: Low—minimal pruning once established
Shade trees: Provides broad canopy and cooling shade
Naturalized landscapes: Fits well in native and woodland plantings
Urban sites: Handles compacted soils and environmental stress
Native tree: Supports local ecosystems and food webs
Bird support: Fruits provide an important food source
Low-input plant: Thrives with minimal maintenance
Plant appearance may vary by season and growing conditions. All plants ship healthy with established root systems.
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Yes. Celtis occidentalis is native to a wide range of the United States, primarily throughout the Midwest, Great Plains, and eastern regions. It’s a hardy, adaptable native tree that plays a valuable role in supporting local ecosystems.
Common Hackberry is a medium to large deciduous tree, typically growing 40 to 60 feet tall and 30 to 50 feet wide, though it can reach up to 100 feet under ideal conditions. It has a broad, spreading crown and is commonly used as a shade tree or street tree.
Hackberry thrives in full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including poor, dry, clay, or alkaline soils. It is drought-tolerant, wind-tolerant, and performs well in urban environments. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9.
Yes. Hackberry trees produce small, dark purple berry-like drupes in late summer to fall. These fruits are edible for wildlife and humans, with a sweet, date-like flavor, although the hard seed inside makes them less commonly consumed by people.
Absolutely. Hackberry is a host plant for several butterfly species, including the Hackberry Emperor and Tawny Emperor. Its fruit is eaten by birds and small mammals, and the tree provides excellent shelter and nesting habitat for a variety of wildlife, making it highly beneficial for biodiversity.
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Only Local Delivery Available (Long Island & Queens)
Ground Shipping Paused
To protect our plants from extreme summer heat, we’ve paused nationwide ground shipping to avoid any damage during transit.
Local Delivery Only
We’re still delivering locally to Long Island and Queens, so nearby customers will continue to receive orders as usual.
Fall Pre-Orders Are Open Nationwide!
We will resume normal shipping for non-local orders placed during the pause in early September.
Thank you for your support and understanding—we’re looking forward to growing with you this fall!