Common Hackberry vs Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Sugar Maple (Hard Maple)

Acer saccharum

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Sugar Maple (Hard Maple)
Common Hackberry

Sugar Maple is a large, deciduous tree known for its brilliant fall yellow, orange, and red-orange color display.

This long-lived shade tree features unique "maple"
lobed leaves.

Note: this Zone 4 tree is unlikely to produce commercially viable sap on the prairies.

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.

Sugar Maple (Hard Maple) Quick Facts

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: black, edible
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: hard maple, rock maple
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry