Hackberry

Fruit important winter food for songbirds, especially waxwings, mockingbirds, and robins. Important for shade. About 45 wildlife species eat fruit, and deer browse on twigs and leaves. Native to eastern United States, including eastern plains of Colorado.

Growth form	globular
Crown density	moderate
Size	40 to 60' high 40 to 60' spread
Drought resistance	very good
Cold hardiness	very good
Growth rate	rapid to moderate
Life span	long
Elevation range	to 7,000 feet
Soil conditions	tolerates alkaline well; moderately salt tolerant; grows well on most soils; best at plains elevations
Possible insect problems	leaf gall psyllids; spiny elm caterpillar; nipple gall always present
Possible disease problems	hackberry witches' broom
Wildlife value	high: songbirds and small mammals
Seasonal color	pale lemon-yellow foliage in fall
Miscellany	native; wood of commercial value

Wildlife Value