description Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Overview
Celtis occidentalis, native to eastern North America, is a large deciduous tree whose small dark purple drupes have thin sweet flesh and were consumed by Indigenous peoples and early settlers as a high-energy food.
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What is a hackberry?
Hackberry is the common name for Celtis occidentalis, a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It produces small dark purple drupes with thin, sweet flesh.
Can hackberries be eaten?
Yes, the fruits have thin sweet flesh and were consumed by Indigenous peoples and early settlers. The hard seed takes up much of each small drupe, so the fruit is not like a soft berry.
Are hackberries true berries?
No. The fruits are botanically drupes, which are stone fruits containing a single hard seed.
Where does Celtis occidentalis grow naturally?
Hackberry is native to eastern North America. It grows as a large deciduous tree rather than as a low shrub.
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