Netleaf Hackberry, Netleaf Sugar Hackberry, Western Hackberry, Palo Blanco, Sugarberry
Celtis laevigata var. reticulata
Ulmaceae (Elm family)
Description
The tree trunk has smooth gray bark that becomes ridged on the trunk and can form warty bumps. It can reach up to 20 feet or 6 meters in height. Leaves are simple with a pointed tip and rough texture; quite often curl up and/or drop from the tips of the twigs year-round. The upper surface is somewhat rough to the touch and darker green than the lower surface. Leaf veins are light yellow on the lower surface. Flowers are inconspicuous. The Hackberry fruit is a red berry about ¼ inch in diameter. The berries are a source of food for wildlife.Habitat
Netleaf Hackberry is native to Texas and grows in rocky, limestone soils, stream beds, washes, and dry limestone hills. It can withstand drought and high temperatures.Images
Plant Characteristics
Flower Color: White
Seed Type: Fruit/Berry
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Shrub (Woody), Tree
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 04 - Blackland Prairies, 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau, 08 - Rolling Plains, 09 - High Plains, 10 - Trans-Pecos
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
