The Trees of Texas 



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The wood is 3 r ellowish white, heavy, but not strong. It re- 

 sembles the ash somewhat and is used for the same purposes. 

 The tree is also planted for shade and ornament. 



2. Celtis Helleri Small. Heller's Hackberry. A small tree 

 with maximum height of 30-40 and trunk diameter of 



Fig. 30. Celtis reticulata. 



The branches are widespread, forming a rounded 

 crown. Bark on mature trunks is characterized by the numer- 

 ous corky warts. The young twigs are slender and hairy, 

 becoming smooth and brown with age. Leaves firm, ovate to 



