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species 37,232 observations

Sugar Hackberry

Celtis laevigata

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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80 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Carpenterworm Moth, Hackberry Emperor, Tawny Emperor, American Snout 24
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Banded Ash Borer, Hackberry Thorn Gall Midge, Anelaphus debilis, Hackberry Aggregate Gall Midge 17
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown Thrasher, Plain Chachalaca, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird 36
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Chrysobothris caddo, Tan Jumping Spider, Red-banded Leafhopper 3

Children

  • Celtis laevigata texana

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Water use
High
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Compaction Fire Poor soil Salt Urban conditions Wind
Habit
Rounded Vase
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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