American Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis, commonly called American Hackberry, is a large deciduous tree belonging to the Cannabaceae family. It is native to North America and is also recognized by alternative names such as nettletree, beaverwood, and northern hackberry. The tree is characterized by its moderately long lifespan and its light-colored wood, which varies from yellowish gray to light brown and often features yellow streaks. It is distributed across regions including Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and parts of Europe such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, and Great Britain. The species was first published in 1753 by L.