Sugarberry
(Celtis
laevigata MIN)
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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. |
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