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Common Hackberry vs Large Leaf Linden

Celtis occidentalis

Tilia platyphyllos

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Common Hackberry
Large Leaf Linden

The Common Hackberry is a medium-sized deciduous tree that resembles the American Elm but is immune to Dutch Elm Disease. They are versatile and can adapt to a variety of growing conditions.

It produces purple-red, berry-like fruit with a large seed in the center. Both the sweet flesh, which tastes similar to dates, and the crunchy seed are edible. The fruit remains on the tree throughout the winter, offering a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

The Common Hackberry can also be a great addition to a pollinator garden. The tree itself is a host for the larvae of several butterfly species and the flowers provide a source of pollen and nectar.

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: black, edible
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Flowers: yellow-white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry
Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime