Collected Celtis from Oklahoma

The time for digging elms is pretty much passed by. They are about in leaf. But, there are many many excellent celtis (aka Hackberry) left to collect.

The hackberry develop terrific bark and a strange contorted branch structure. They do suffer a bit more from tip dieback than the elms though.

This one came from my favorite collecting spot where I normally get elms. My 7 yr old took an interest and decided to dig too.
He came home with 2 small ones. I will admit I did most of the digging. He can swing a pic, but worked harder at destroying some ant hills than he did at collecting trees. Boys!

Any thoughts on styling would be great to hear although no work other than cleaning it up will occur for awhile.

This is a gem! I love the 'warts' on these Celtis. This one has a lovely shape. I have one in the ground but it isn't as nice as this one. Regards, Todd

congratulations it's a beautiful tree

Man you have a small goldmine in your collecting area Nice one can't wait to see what you decide to do with this one.

I'd kill someone to dig up something that looks that good.

R

Russell Coker wrote:I'd kill someone to dig up something that looks that good.

R

Maybe we can go halves on a contract Just put my house on the market and bought a one way ticket to Tulsa.

Easy guys......I can take you both. Besides..I will wait & when you both kill one another over the same tree...It'll go home with me

I will however notify your next of kin...and send most of your tools back to your wives.

Good job Logan! Keep it up. Looks good Neil.

Very beautiful material, congratulations...

jose luis

could you post some more detailfotos? it looks like a tree with interesting potential... congratulation!