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Desert Plants: The Desert Hackberry

AZ ILL Desert Hackberry hero
Robert Lindberg

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The Desert Hackberry, Celtis pallida, is ideal for creating habitat for wildlife while helping pollinators. This drought-tolerant Sonoran Desert native plant also has thorns and can be used as an effective security hedge on your property.

Producer: Tony Paniagua
Videographer/Editor: Robert Lindberg

Tony Paniagua is a public affairs producer for AZPM and contributes stories to Arizona Illustrated and Arizona Spotlight.