The common hackberry, often dismissed as a trash tree, has a rough bark, sickly appearance, and is known for attracting invasive pests, particularly the woolly aphid.
Joanna Brichetto's book, *This Is How a Robin Drinks,* highlights Nashville's reputation as the hackberry capital, a title that reflects both their prevalence and people's disdain.
Hackberries produce an abundance of flowers and drupes that cover sidewalks, yet lack vibrant colors in the fall, contributing to their negative perception as 'messy' trees.
Despite their unappealing characteristics, such as sticky honeydew and mold, the hackberry's ecological role is significant, offering sustenance to various wildlife in urban settings.
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