Celtis iguanaea, commonly known as Iguana Hackberry, is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to tropical dry forests, coastal woodlands, and limestone outcrops in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows to a height of 50-65 feet (15-20 meters) and a width of 40-50 feet (12-15 meters), with a rounded canopy and a moderately dense form. The bark is gray and smooth, becoming furrowed with age. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with serrated margins, and it produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers followed by orange to red berries that attract birds and other wildlife.

Iguana Hackberry is valued for its hardiness and adaptability to various environmental conditions, making it suitable for urban planting, as a shade tree, and for reforestation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine and its wood is utilized for carpentry. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate to high amounts of water, with a preference for well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought once established and can handle a variety of soil types, including those with limestone or poor fertility. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from leaf spot diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0