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Richardson, Charmaine

Celtis laevigata var. texana

Celtis laevigata Willd. var. texana Sarg.

Texan Sugarberry, Texas Sugar Hackberry

Ulmaceae (Elm Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CELAT8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Obovate
Leaf Base: Oblique
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 60 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AR , IL , KS , MO , NM , OK , TX

Bibliography

Bibref 481 - How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest: Revised and Updated Edition (2001) Nokes, J.
Bibref 355 - Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest (1991) Miller, G. O.
Bibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Celtis laevigata var. texana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Celtis laevigata var. texana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Celtis laevigata var. texana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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