Hackberry Tree Growth Question - Ask Extension
Hi,
The chain link fence at the back of my lot has a lot of Hackberry trees growing in it (only one came from my side). I want to send a letter to...
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Hackberry Tree Growth Question #805136
Asked August 07, 2022, 8:06 PM EDT
Hi,
The chain link fence at the back of my lot has a lot of Hackberry trees growing in it (only one came from my side). I want to send a letter to the owners of the commercial property behind my house to let them know I'm chopping down the Hackberry tree whose roots are on my side. I would also like to somehow ask them to remove the Hackberry trees on their side. Most of the are already embedded in the chain link fence. I want to send them information on how big around the trunk may get. However, I'm not sure which type of Hackberry tree the trees most likely are. Can you tell me what type Hackberry trees are most common in Austin? Thanks, Peggy
Travis County Texas
Expert Response
I live near the intersection of Airport Blvd. and 51st Street.
Hi Peggy,
The three most common hackberry species are Celtis Laevigata, also called sugarberry or sugar hackberry, and C. reticulate, also known as netleaf hackberry or western hackberry, and Lindheiemer Hackberry, Celtis lindheimeri. Photos you sent don't give me enough info to tell you what variety you are dealing with.
Here is some information on sugar berry hackberry tree.
https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/species-spotlight-celtis-laevigata-sugarberry
Here is some information on net leaf hackberry.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/CELTISRETICULATA.HTM
Here is some information on Lindheiemer hackberry.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/CELTISLINDHEIMERI.HTM
One of the reasons that they grow along and in fence lines is they provide food for birds who in turn spread their seeds fairly efficiently. They are also drought tolerant, and since we deal with droughts quite often, gives these trees an advantage over other trees.
Hope this helps! Wishing you all the best!
Bob Kunkel
The three most common hackberry species are Celtis Laevigata, also called sugarberry or sugar hackberry, and C. reticulate, also known as netleaf hackberry or western hackberry, and Lindheiemer Hackberry, Celtis lindheimeri. Photos you sent don't give me enough info to tell you what variety you are dealing with.
Here is some information on sugar berry hackberry tree.
https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/species-spotlight-celtis-laevigata-sugarberry
Here is some information on net leaf hackberry.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/CELTISRETICULATA.HTM
Here is some information on Lindheiemer hackberry.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/CELTISLINDHEIMERI.HTM
One of the reasons that they grow along and in fence lines is they provide food for birds who in turn spread their seeds fairly efficiently. They are also drought tolerant, and since we deal with droughts quite often, gives these trees an advantage over other trees.
Hope this helps! Wishing you all the best!
Bob Kunkel
Thank you!
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You are most welcome! Wishing you the very best!
