Hackberry, Western

The Western Hackberry is a deciduous tree that can grow 40-60 ft tall with a similar spread, ascending arching branches, some drooping branches. Grows best in full sun. Prefers rich, moist, soils but grows in dry, heavy or sandy soils. Withstands alkaline or acid soils, wind, heat and urban conditions. The bark has grey-brown corky bark that is covered with irregular protrusions. The tree bears small round dark red cherry like fruit that attract birds. Leaves turn orange to yellow in the fall. Hardy to USDA Zone 3.