Description
Sugarberry is a moderate sized tree attaining heights of 60-80 ft (18-14 m) and trunk diameters of 2-3 ft (60-90 cm). It often has a short, straight bole and a broad, open crown of slender branches. The trunk is decorated with distinctive little "warts." The leaves are alternate, simple and deciduous, light green and tapering to a narrow point. Sugarberry bears orange or yellowish round drupes that ripen to purple-black.
Location Celtis laevigata is a native American tree found primarily on rich, moist alluvial floodplains from Virginia, west to Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, south to Texas and across the Gulf Coast to include most of Florida. It is a characteristic member of the mixed deciduous forest.
Culture
Light: Sugarberry is tolerant of shade. Moisture: This forest tree likes a rich, moist soil. Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9 Propagation: Seeds of sugarberry should be planted outside in autumn.
Usage
Sugarberry is most commonly used as a shade and accent tree. It is of minor importance in the forest products trade where the wood is sometimes used for crating, cooperage (barrels), and furniture. The edible fruits are sweet.
Features
Like its close relative, common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) sugarberry makes an excellent shade tree on rich, moist sites. Its fruit is relished by wildlife, especially birds.
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