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This perennial, deciduous tree is also known as Northern or American Hackberry, Nettle Tree, Beaverwood, and False Elm. It typically grows 60 to 100 tall with upright-arching branches and a rounded spreading crown. Along with rough foliage, this tree produces clusters of orange-brown to dark purple berries that attract many bird species. It tolerates partial shade and a wide range of soil conditions, including wet, dry, and poor soils.
May Attract
Common Hackberry is thought to attract these families of birds
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