DIYbanter - View Single Post - I want to read some old woodworking books -- Hackberry tree usage??? Attn: Mark Wells

J T

Mon, Oct 16, 2006, 6:44pm (EDT+4) lid
) doth sayeth:
Funny - in this part of Texas, hackberrys are considered weeds. snip

Hackberry*
(Celtis occidentalis)
*Description*
The Lakota name for this species is Yamnúmnugapi , meaning "crunching
with teeth." Hackberry has an alternate,
finely-toothed, ovate leaf that is lopsided at the base. The small round
fruit becomes purple when ripe. The bark is grayish and covered with
distinctive warty projections.*
Distribution*
Hackberry is found from North Dakota to Vermont and Oklahoma to North
Carolina. It is found throughout most of South Dakota, except in the
north-western quarter.
Hackberry is a floodplain species. In the western extreme of its range,
however, it is often found in ravines or low areas. The moisture
conditions in these areas are more dependable than some rivers since the
water drains in from the surrounding area. The depressions also shelter
the trees from the harsh winds and summer heat. Along the lower Missouri
River, hackberry is found on the upper slopes of the floodplain rather
than in low areas.
Size: Hackberry is a long-lived tree, often reaching the age of 150
years. It can reach heights of 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 m).
Our state champion is 65 feet (20 m) tall and is in Brandon.
Significance
Hackberry wood is fairly soft and coarse grained. It is only
occasionally used for lumber. The primary use for hackberry is
as a shade and windbreak tree. The Dakotas used the hackberry berries as
a flavoring for meat. The fruit is eaten by
pheasants, wild turkeys, robins and other birds.

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