20 Seeds Sugar Hackberry Sugarberry Celtis laevigata Shade Tree Wildlife Friendly

Sugar Hackberry, also known as Sugarberry, is a robust North American shade tree appreciated for its broad, rounded canopy and adaptable nature. Its small, sweet-tasting berries attract a variety of birds and wildlife, while the light gray, corky bark adds subtle winter interest to the landscape.

The tree works well as a specimen or shade tree in large yards, parks, and naturalized areas. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and urban environments once established. The berries are edible for humans and can be used in jams or eaten fresh.
Species: Celtis laevigata
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Large, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Adaptable, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Requires cold stratification
Sowing: Sow 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: 40-60 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established