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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Celtis laevigata Willd.
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Sugarberry
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Cannabaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Rounded crown with spreading branches, medium growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to soil type and pH. Heat and drought tolerant.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade or street tree.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious problems, can self seed. Resists witches' broom.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern United States Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'All Seasons'- fine-textured, small leaves, yellow fall color. Hybrids between
C. laevigata and C. occidentalis are common in our
area.
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