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Hackberry
Hackberry trees have a large spreading crown with red-orange fruit in the fall. The Hackberry tree, Celtis Occidentalis, is a superior tree that withstands heat, drought, wind, and alkaline soils. The trunk takes on a corky appearance as it matures. The Hackberry tree is tall, and has similar spread, with ascending arching branches, and some drooping branches. This deciduous tree has low water requirements, and a high tolerance to salt and alkali soils and urban conditions. The Hackberry is a moderate growing rugged tree. Light green summer foliage turns to a yellow fall color. ... get more information
Native American Plum The 2 to 5 inch white flowers appear in early spring before the foliage appears. As a shrub, it suckers freely and can form large colonies. Branches and twigs are an attractive dark reddish-brown. This species is usually grown for ornamental value and not for fruit production, however. The leaves turn yellow to red in autumn for great fall color. Although the plums can be eaten raw, the quality is somewhat poor. Flowers are followed by edible, round, red plums with bright yellow pulp which ripen in early summer. Wildlife are attracted to the sweet fruits. This deciduous tree typically grows to 15-25' tall with a broad, spreading crown. Native American Plum trees are small, deciduous, single trunk trees or a multi-stemmed shrub which occurs in rocky or sandy soils in woodlands, pastures, abandoned farms, streams and hedgerows. |
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