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  Netleaf Hackberry  
Common Name: Netleaf Hackberry
Latin Name: Celtis reticulata
Tree Size: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Dry
Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5)
Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife
Features: Fruits are an important wildlife food.
Comments: Might be difficult to find in nurseries.
Problems: Resistant to most insects and diseases, including cotton root rot.
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