Hackberry
Southern hackberry (Celtis laevigata) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It is a relatively small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights between 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters). Southern hackberry is easily recognizable by its distinctive bark, which is gray and warty, and its simple, serrated leaves. In the late summer and early fall, the tree produces small, round, sweet-tasting fruits that are consumed by various wildlife species. This hardy tree is commonly found in bottomland forests, along riverbanks, and in other moist, lowland habitats.