hackberry

noun

hack·ber·ry ˈhak-ˌber-ē

: any of a genus (Celtis) of trees and shrubs of the elm family with small often edible berries

also : its wood

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There are two out-and-back trails, one to a bird pond ringed by willow, walnut and hackberry trees. —

Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2024 The new set of trees that were planted a few weeks ago include hickory, hackberry, Kentucky coffee and tulip trees. —

Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024 Big sycamore, cottonwood, willow, ash and hackberry trees grow along the river. —

Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 The cabinet’s top and front are made from a composite, but the sides are local hackberry boards distinguished by a striking vertical crack. —

Jill Draper, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hackberry