Hackberry, Common

Celtis occidentalis, the venerable Hackberry, emerges as a botanical sentinel of extraordinary ecological resilience, flourishing across an expansive Zone 2-9 hardiness range with unparalleled native authenticity to the North Dakota landscape. This remarkable species achieves a majestic mature form of 40-60 feet in height and 25-45 feet in width, presenting a dynamic architectural progression from a narrow juvenile form to a broad, gracefully arching mature silhouette that captures the essence of landscape evolution. Its most distinctive feature lies in the remarkable stucco-like bark that creates a living textural canvas, providing visual complexity and botanical intrigue throughout the seasons. Demonstrating extraordinary adaptability that reflects its native origins, the Hackberry thrives in conditions that challenge less robust species, offering exceptional drought tolerance and ecological functionality that makes it a keystone species in Northern Plains landscapes. Representing a pinnacle of native tree adaptation, this cultivar provides landscape designers and ecological enthusiasts a supremely resilient specimen that combines structural integrity, environmental adaptability, and botanical sophistication in a singularly impressive native form that embodies the ecological narrative of its native landscape.