| Dwarf Hackberry is an uncommon to rare shrub or small tree of rocky habitats, most common over basic rock. Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is similar, but is a larger tree generally found in wetter areas that has slightly narrower leaves that are more regularly toothed at the base. Dwarf Hackberry are often cordate (heart-shaped) at the base, while those of Common Hackberry usually are not. Caswell Co., NC 5/30/10.
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| The leaves are much broader, more heavily toothed, and more sandpapery above than Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), which is a common large tree of wet habitats. Caswell Co., NC 5/30/10.
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| Same leaf as in photo above, with my hand for scale. The leaves on saplings like this can be fairly large. Caswell Co., NC 5/30/10.
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| Orange Co., NC 4/15/2012.
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| Unripe drupes (dark green) with leaf galls (yellowish-green). Orange Co., NC 4/15/2012.
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| Unripe drupes. Granville Co., NC 5/8/2012.
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| An example of toothless leaves. Granville Co., NC 5/8/2012.
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| Some leaves may be completely untoothed, while other leaves on the same plant may be toothed halfway to the base or more. Granville Co., NC 5/16/09.
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| Three species of butterflies feed on the leaves as larvae: Hackberry Emperor, Tawny Emperor, and American Snout.
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| Granville Co., NC 6/4/05.
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| Granville Co., NC 6/4/05.
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| Bark detail of a 2 meter tall shrub. This shrub was growing at an angle, reaching towards the light.
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| Detail of the warty bark of medium-sized tree. Orange Co., NC 8/24/05.
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More information:
Trees of Alabama and the Southeast
Recommended Tree, Shrub, and Woody Vine Identification Guides
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