Sugarberry
(Celtis laevigata MIN)

Sugarberry is a medium-sized tree native to the Coastal Plain and eastern
Piedmont. It typically is a lowland tree, while in contrast, the very similar
hackberry grows more frequently on uplands. When mature, Sugarberry reaches
a height of about 80 feet and a diameter of about 18 inches.
Its leaves are asymmetrical with smooth margins. The fruit, which ripens in
September, is round and attached singly on a stalk. The fruit turns orange-red to
yellow when it is ripe. The bark is pale gray and is covered with prominent, warty
protrusions.
The wood is not strong and is quite coarse-grained. It is used mostly in the
manufacturing of furniture.