https://nativeyardatlas.com/tags/urban-sites/ Recent content in Urban Sites on NativeYardAtlas.com Hugo en-US Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://nativeyardatlas.com/plant-finder/common-hackberry-profile-minnesota/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://nativeyardatlas.com/plant-finder/common-hackberry-profile-minnesota/ <h1 id="common-hackberry-profile-for-minnesota">Common Hackberry Profile for Minnesota</h1> <p>Common hackberry (<em>Celtis occidentalis</em>) is native to Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension notes that it occurs commonly in southern and central Minnesota, including river terraces and floodplains. Check the local range and planting stock for the specific site rather than treating the state-level profile as proof of county occurrence.</p> <h2 id="site-profile">Site profile</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Field</th> <th>Source description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Mature size</td> <td>About 50–70 feet tall and up to 50 feet wide.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Light</td> <td>Full sun to part shade.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Soil and drainage</td> <td>Clay through sandy soils; dry to wet conditions; well-drained or poorly drained soil.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Urban stresses</td> <td>Tolerates heat, drought, salt spray, wind, ice, and short-term flooding. The source does not give a salt dose or flood-duration threshold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wildlife and appearance</td> <td>Fruits feed birds and small mammals. Witches’ brooms are described as cosmetic.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><img src="https://nativeyardatlas.com/plant-finder/common-hackberry-profile-minnesota/mature-space-chart.svg" alt="Common hackberry is 50–70 feet tall and can reach up to 50 feet wide; the diagram shows its source-listed height range and a schematic crown footprint. These dimensions guide space planning and are not a guarantee every tree reaches the maximum." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></p>