Celtis laevigata aka Southern Hackberry

Celtis laevigata, also known as sugarberry or Southern hackberry, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Its range extends from the Eastern United States west to Texas and south to northeastern Mexico, including the island of Bermuda. The tree has ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves that are paler and softly hairy beneath. In spring, it produces insignificant, green flowers that are followed by edible, orange-red fruit ripening to purple-black. Sugarberry can be easily confused with common hackberry, but can be distinguished by its narrower leaves with mostly smooth margins, juicier and sweeter berries, and less corky bark. Sugarberry mainly occurs in bottomland areas, while common hackberry occurs primarily in upland areas where the ranges overlap. Southern Hackberry, a rare houseplant belonging to the Celtis genus, is also native to the Central and South United States to Mexico, and Bermuda. It is not challenging to grow and requires regular watering, well-draining soil, and long-lasting, direct light less than 1 foot from a window. It does not need added fertilizers if repotted each time it doubles in size.