Celtis reticulata
Netleaf Hackberry is a rugged, drought-enduring native tree characterized by thick, heavily veined leaves and distinctive corky, warty bark. Thriving in dry limestone soils where few other trees survive, its sweet orange-red autumn berries ("hackberries") are a vital winter food source for dozens of bird species and mammals. It acts as an essential larval host plant for American Snout (Libytheana carinenta) and Hackberry Emperor butterflies.
Height: 15-40 ft.
Spread: 15-30 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Mar, Apr
This species serves as an essential host plant for caterpillar larvae of: Hackberry Emperor, Tawny Emperor, American Snout, Question Mark.
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