Latin name: Celtis
laevigata
Common name:
Sugarberry
Celtis laevigata, commonly called Sugarberry is a member of the
Elm family. It is closely related to the Hackberry. The main feature of the Sugarberry
is its bumpy or "warty" bark.
The tree in the middle of the photo is the sugarberry. It's located in the "Illinois"
section of Morton Arboretum.
Although the photos of on the left don't show the typical habit of
a Sugarberry, it is pretty cool looking so I decided to include grand old tree.
The fruit of Celtis laevigata are "drupes" about 5 to 8
mm in diameter. They have a thick skin and range in color from orange to reddish-brown
and are attached by 6 to 15 mm long pedicels. Fruits may persist through the winter.
The leaves are alternate giving the branches a zig-zag appearance.
