Sugarberry Tree
This large, fast-growing deciduous tree is a striking North American native, known for its broad, rounded vase shape and gracefully arching branches. Its medium-textured, light green leaves turn a brilliant yellow in fall, adding seasonal beauty to any landscape. The grey-brown to silvery bark, with its unique warty projections or corky ridges, provides year-round visual interest, especially in winter. Reaching 50 to 70 feet in height with a similar spread, the open-grown sugarberry is an excellent choice for a shade tree, offering cooling relief in warm climates. While it thrives in urban settings and adapts well to a variety of conditions, proper placement is key to ensuring its long-term health and beauty. With thoughtful care, this resilient tree can be a valuable addition to parks, streetscapes, and spacious yards.
Sizes Available
Wholesale Only
1 Gallon
$4.00
3 Gallon
$8.00
Sugarberry is an excellent choice for natural landscapes due to its ability to attract birds with its fruit.
Scientific Name: Celtis laevigata/ Celtis occidentalis
Common Name: Sugarberry, Sugar Hackberry, Southern Sugarberry, Common Hackberry
Hardiness Zones: 5A through 10B
Height: 50 to 70 feet
Spread: 50 to 60 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage:
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Spring & Summer: Light green on top, paler green underneath
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Fall: Bright yellow, can be showy
Bark: Gray-brown to silver, smooth, develops corky projections with age
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Adaptable to clay, sand, loam, alkaline, acidic, wet to well-drained
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds with its sweet, berry-like fruits
Why Choose Sugarberry?
Fast-Growing
Fast-growing and provides excellent shade.
Adaptable
Adaptable to various soil types and environmental conditions.
Fall Foliage
Attractive bark and fall foliage for seasonal interest.
Supports Wildlife
Supports wildlife by providing food for birds.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Sugarberry
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single sugarberry can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 1,474 miles.
A single sugarberry can absorb enough stormwater to fill 1,579 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single sugarberry removes as much air pollution as the weight of 117 smartphones.
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Central Florida Lands and Timber Nursery, LLC. is a wholesale nursery specializing in a wide array of trees and shrubs. With an inventory of over 2 million trees and shrubs, CFLTN, LCC can meet the needs of customers, whether it be reforestation, mitigation, or landscaping.
Phone
(386) 294-1211
Address
3087 North County Road 53 Mayo, Florida 32066