Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
| Form: | Pyramidal in youth, Ascending arching branches with age. |
| Mature Height: | 40′ to 60′ |
| Mature Spread: | 40′ to 50′ |
| Use: | Good street tree for narrow planting strips. |
| Notable Characteristics: | Medium to fast grower, performs admirably under adverse conditions, fruit relished by wildlife, Yellow or yellow-green fall foliage, Corky bark |
| Limitations: | Several disease and insects problems. Varieties ‘Chicagoland’ and ‘Ultra’ exhibit disease resistance. |
| Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? | Clark Avenue & Thomas Street Chapman Place & Midland Avenue Stanford Place & Ridgewood Avenue |
