Celtis laevigata
Texas Sugarberry
Celtis laevigata, Texas sugarberry, is a large deciduous tree with a high, spreading canopy. It grows quickly, and produces edible fruit that attracts wildlife. It is highly drought tolerant and heat tolerant.
May be susceptible to beetle leaves and scales, mistletoe, armillaria and root damage potential.
We got very high germination with 120 day cold stratification in moist peat in plastic bag in refrigerator then greenhouse sown in spring. Seedlings are fast growing. Field trials will monitor for weediness potential.