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The Hackberry

Tree in the Elm Family - Ulmaceae

By Steve Nix, About.com

Hackberry

Hackberry

Photo by Steve Nix
Ulmaceae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Hackberry - Celtis

Leaves: alternate, asymmetrical, unequal-sided, sharply toothed.

Bark: smooth with corky warts.

Fruit: a drupe.

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