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Small Hackberry, scientifically known as Celtis tenuifolia, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States, including regions such as Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and others. Small Hackberry (Latin: Celtis tenuifolia, family Ulmaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Small Hackberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Small Hackberry is a member of the Ulmaceae family native to ALA, ARK, DEL, WDC, FLA, and GEO. Small Hackberry thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light or sandy.
Small Hackberry grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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