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Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Mature Height: 30-45 Feet
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Mature Spread: 8-12 Feet
Buy Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry online. Formerly known as Iron Tower Hackberry. This selection of native hackberry has the same tolerance to adverse environmental conditions and with its slimmer frame makes an excellent street tree. Tolerant of drought and compacted soils, and therefore, successful in the most demanding landscapes.
Family: Cannabaceae
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Common Name: Hackberry
Stand tall against the winds of time with the majestic Hackberry. This hardy tree is your ticket to a landscape that transcends the seasons.
– Stately form with spreading canopy provides ample shade and beauty.
– Adaptable to various soil conditions, making it an easy care option.
– Unique warty bark texture adds visual interest.
The Hackberry is perfect for large properties or parks looking for a classic shade tree that can withstand years of weather and play. Its versatility and resilience have made it a landscape staple. Give your outdoor space the gift of timeless beauty and reliable shade with the Hackberry.
PRAIRIE SENTINEL® HACKBERRY Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Rough |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch – High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot – Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew – High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot – High Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Columnar/Narrow Growing |
| • | Large Growing |
| • | Upright Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Dark Yellow/Gold |
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Birds |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Planting Season*
| • | Fall Planting |
| • | Spring Planting |
| • | Summer Planting |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Seed |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Privacy/Hedge/Living Fence |
| • | Provides Shade |
| • | Sound Barrier |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Wind/Dust Break |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |










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