Hackberry Trees are trees in the Celtis genus of the hemp family. Their nearest relative commonly grown in the Woodland area is probably Marijuana.
Native to Yolo County
Western Hackberry (Celtis reticulata) is a deciduous tree native to a small area in central Davis and scattered patchy areas in central and southern California. It usually grows 20 to 30 feet tall but occasionally reaches 70 feet tall. In 20 years, it might reach 8 feet tall. It prefers full sun. It has moderate water needs and is equally likely to grow in wetlands or in dry areas. Male, female, and "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts in the same flower) are all borne on the same tree. Western Hackberry is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted as a street tree on 1st Street, Bush Street, East Street, Main Street, North College Street, Pheasant Court, and Quail Drive.
Non-Native
European Hackberry (Celtis australis), also called Mediterranean Hackberry, is a deciduous tree from the Mediterranean region. It usually grows 35 to 80 feet tall. It prefers full sun. It has "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts in the same flower). European Hackberry is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted in Jack Slaven Park. It is also planted as a street tree on 4th Street, 5th Street, Beamer Street, Court Street, Dead Cat Alley, East Gum Avenue, Elm Street, and Locust Street.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree from the eastern and central United States. It usually grows 30 to 60 feet tall but occasionally reaches over 100 feet tall. In 20 years, it might reach 26 feet tall. It can tolerate considerable shade but does not require shade. It is equally likely to grow in wetlands or in dry areas. Male, female, and "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts in the same flower) are all borne on the same tree. Common Hackberry is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted in City Park, Dave Douglass Park, Everman Park, Grace Hiddleson Park, and Woodland City Cemetery. It is also planted as a street tree on 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, Bartlett Avenue, Beamer Street, East Gum Avenue, East Street, Elm Street, Hays Street, Main Street, Oak Avenue, and Pendegast Street.
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis) is a deciduous tree from eastern Asia. It can grow to about 65 feet tall. Male, female, and "perfect" flowers (containing both male and female parts in the same flower) are all borne on the same tree. Chinese Hackberry is ranked 7 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that it tends to cause fairly severe hay fever. It is planted at Christiansen Park, City Hall, Dave Douglass Park, Freeman Park, Joseph Schneider Park, Tredway Park, Wayne Cline Park, William Crawford, Sr., Park, and Woodside Park. It is also planted as a street tree on 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, Beamer Street, Bliss Avenue, Carnegie Way, Cleveland Street, County Road 98, Court Street, Dead Cat Alley, Dog Gone Alley, East Gum Avenue, East Street, Elliot Street, Elm Street, Grafton Street, Jackson Street, Johnston Street, Locust Street, Main Street, North College Street, North Street, Pheasant Court, Quail Drive, and Walnut Street.
