Celtis occidentalis, commonly called common hackberry, is a medium to large sized deciduous tree that typically grows 40-60’ (less frequently to 100’) tall with upright-arching branching and a rounded spreading crown.  This tree is a U.S. native that is widely found throughout the east and midwest.  Mature gray bark develops corky ridges and warty texture.  

Female flowers give way to an often abundant fruit crop of round fleshy berry-like drupes maturing to deep purple. Each drupe has one round brown seed within. Fruits are attractive to a variety of wildlife. Birds consume the fruits and disperse the seeds. Fleshy parts of the fruit are edible and somewhat sweet. 

Arrives to you in a 2 gallon pot, between 2 and 4 feet tall.