Spiny Hackberry, Granjeno (Celtis pallida)

   

Desert Hackberry berries. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Desert Hackberry, Spiny Hackberry
• Common Spanish Names: Granjeno, Granjeno Blanco, Granjeno Huasteco, Granjenillo, Acebuche, Capul, Garabata
• Scientific Name: Celtis pallida (SEL-tiss PAL-ih-duh)
• Family: Ulmaceae (Elm FamilY)
• Geographic Range: Southern AZ, southeastern NM, Trans-Pecos to South TX; Baja California to Chihuahua, south to Oaxaca, Mexico.
• Plant Form: Semi-evergreen shrub to 15' H X 10' W
• Remarks: Large, densely branching plant with strong, flexuous stems and stout 1” spines; small, elliptic, 3-nerved leaves, and ¼" round orange fruit. Full sun, low water, good drainage, hardy to 10° F. Heavily armament and juicy berries make this a favored wildlife plant and good barrier hedge.

Last Update: 10 Nov 2002