Size and Light Requirements

The hackberry is a generalist. It performs well in full sun or partial shade conditions. A slow grower, in 40-50 years hackberries can reach approximately 30 to 40 feet in height.

Plant This Tree

This tree is available through our residential planting program, RiverSmart Homes.

You can get up to $50 back for planting this tree yourself through our tree rebate program.

Photo Credits

Ross Bayton, Adam Shaw, Stan Porse, Dendroica cerulea, Yuriy Kvach

Find Another Tree

All the trees in this guide have been selected by Casey Trees and are well adapted to the soil and conditions present in Washington, DC.

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