Alternate, simple, ovate, 2 to 3 1/2”
long, rounded, strongly serrated, almost dentate to
base, lustrous dark green above, glaucous and pubescent
on veins beneath; petiole about 1/2” long, pubescent.
Zig-zag pattern,
pubescent with dotted gray-brown lenticels.
Most hackberries suffer from witche's broom but
this species seems to be resistant.
