Complete the worksheet! Family: Elm (Ulmaceae) Height: 40-60' Tree: single trunk, ascending branches with drooping tips, spreading round crown Leaf: simple, lance-shaped, 2-4" long, alternately attached, long tapering tip, asymmetrical leaf base, evenly spaced sharp teeth, hairs on the veins, dark green above, paler below Bark: unique gray-colored bark is covered with narrow corky ridges, wart-like Flower: tiny green flower, 1/8" wide, sprouting form bases of young leaves in early spring Fruit: green berry-like fruit, turning deep purple when mature, ¼" diameter, containing 1 seed Fall Color: yellow Origin/Age: native; 100-150 years Habitat: wide variety of soils Range: southern half of the state Interesting Facts: The unique corky bark makes this tree easy to identify. In fall, mature trees are laden with dark purple berry-like fruit, which typically doesn't last long because it is a favorite food of many bird species. Fruit can remain on the trees throughout the winter if not eaten by birds. Commonly in floodplain forest, but also grows well in dryer areas. Suffers from non-fatal witches'-broom, dense clusters of small short twigs at branch ends caused by the combined efforts of a small insect and a fungus. Often has dimple-like galls on leaves (which do not affect the tree's health) caused by mite insects. Also called Northern Hackberry, Sugarberry, or Hack-tree. Resilient to climate change in Twin Cities metro region. Explore the tree species of Central Park!