Celtis occidentalis 'Prairie Pride' (Dense Oval Hackberry)

The Celtis occidentalis 'Prairie Pride' is a deciduous tree in the Ulmaceae family. It has a dense, oval shape when fully grown, with a spreading canopy of branches. The leaves are alternate and simple, with serrated margins. In spring, small green flowers appear, followed by small, rounded fruits that turn from green to purple as they mature. This tree is hardy and adaptable, tolerant of a variety of soil types and urban conditions.