Forest Facts

As pure cottonwood stands are thinned over time, a more shade-tolerant group of tree species takes their place in the understory. The largest single species in this group is Hackberry. In the Anderson-Tully Company lands stretching from southern Illinois to southern Mississippi, there are actually two different species of Hackberry found. “True” Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) grows from our Kentucky lands north and Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata) grows from our Tennessee lands south. In most of its natural range, Hackberry is a species of only minor importance in the production of lumber. However, in the Mississippi River bottomlands, Hackberry commonly grows 60 to 80 feet in height and 2 feet in diameter in approximately 60 years.

Wood Facts

Hackberry, Anderson-Tully’s second largest production species, is open-grained, moderately hard, has good bending qualities, and is excellent for gluing. Most commonly used in the production of furniture and cabinetry, Hackberry’s grain pattern makes it a favorable substitute for ash. Anderson-Tully has perfected the process of retaining the natural white color of Hackberry and is proud to be the largest producer of the species in the United States.

Approximate Annual Production: 12MM

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