1. by Gloria and Danny 2. Hackberry LooksHackberry is a medium size deciduoustree native to North America. It is amoderately long-lived hardwood, withyellowish gray to light brown streaks. 3. When young the bark is smoothBARK grey to brownish grey. At maturity the bark becomes rough . The branch bark is grey while the twigs are green. 4. LeavesIt has alternate simpleleaves. They have pointedtips. The leave stem isslightly hairy. The leaf baseis strongly unequal andrough. 5. FruitThe fruit is dark purple or darkred.The fruit on the hackberry treeis important for birds especiallyin the winter.