Japanese hackberry is a tree that grows wild in mountain forests and on wooded slopes in Korea, Japan, and northeastern China. Its oval leaves have uneven bases and teeth along nearly the entire edge, and its small, round fruits turn black. It is not native to the United States.

Appearance

Growth form
This deciduous tree can reach about 33–98 ft (10–30 m).
Leaves
The oval leaves have an uneven base and teeth along nearly all of the edge.
Fruit
The round fruits are about ¼ in (6–7 mm) wide and turn black.

Where it lives

Typical habitats
  • mountain forests
  • wooded slopes
Range
It grows wild in Korea, Japan, and northeastern China; it is not native to the United States.

Conservation

IUCN Red List
LCLeast ConcernLow risk of extinction
5 sources
  1. iNaturalist taxon 426183
  2. Flora of Korea, Celtis
  3. Plants of the World Online: Celtis jessoensis
  4. 阿賀野川の自然: エゾエノキ
  5. 東北森林管理局: 管内の樹木一覧
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