The Davey Nursery

The Hackberry is a large and vigorous shade tree that tolerates urban conditions and harsh climates. Its gray bark develops wart-like corky projections.

Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: medium to fast

Ideal planting location: full sun or part shade; moist, well-drained soil; heat and drought tolerant.

Form: Rounded; medium texture with a strong central leader.

Height: 50-90 feet

Width: 40-60 feet

Leaf: alternate green leaves with serrations along border; yellow-green in autumn.