Celtis tenuifolia, commonly known as Dwarf Hackberry, is a deciduous small tree or large shrub native to limestone outcrops, dry upland forests, and barrens of eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) and a width of 6 to 15 feet (2 to 4.5 meters). The Dwarf Hackberry has a rounded to spreading form with slender branches. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with finely serrated margins. The inconspicuous greenish flowers bloom in spring, followed by small, orange to dark purple berry-like drupes that are attractive to birds. The bark is light gray and warty, adding winter interest.

Dwarf Hackberry is valued for its adaptability to poor, dry soils and its use in naturalized plantings and wildlife gardens. It is also used for erosion control on slopes. In cultivation, it requires minimal care, thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerating a range of soil types, though it prefers well-drained conditions. There are no major disease or pest issues, but it can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. This species is not typically invasive but can spread by root suckers if not managed.CC BY-SA 4.0