| Common Name: Sugarberry or Southern Hackberry |
| Family: Ulmaceae |
| Zone: 5-9 |
| Average Size: 40' H x 30' W |
Identification:
- Simple leaf with smooth or small teeth on margin, asymmetrical in shape
- Smooth gray bark with corky wart-like ridges
- Small fruit turning orange, red to dark purple in fall
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| Notes: Widely distributed in flood plains of Louisiana, the Southern Hackberry is a durable species. The species is highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types including calcareous soils. For this reason it may be used in situation where it is difficult to cultivate other species. |
| Campus Location: West of the Reilly Theatre |
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