Hackberry????

It's a little hard to see the shape of the leaves but I think you're right based on the growth pattern and bark.

tHANK YOU Jim,,,,thease came from a cow pasture in tennessee so i thought i would try them!! free is good i hope they start with some new budding thanks take care john

Yes, hackberry. Haven't we covered this already????

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YES Russell,,,,i posted pictures in questions when i brought them home,,,,,but the pic was not good so after they were potted for a while i thought someone would make suggestions....the hackberry needs to grow more roots...the cows did most of the pruneing!! thank you take care john