noun
Japanese hackberry; Jesso hackberry
A species of hackberry tree (Celtis jessoensis) native to Japan and East Asia. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana name is used.
エゾエノキは北海道や本州の山地に自生する落葉高木です。
The Japanese hackberry is a deciduous tree that grows naturally in the mountains of Hokkaido and Honshu.
この公園にはエゾエノキが数本植えられています。
Several Japanese hackberry trees are planted in this park.
エノキ (Celtis sinensis) is a related but distinct species of hackberry commonly found in warmer regions of Japan, while エゾエノキ is a northern species.
The name エゾエノキ literally means 'Ezo (old name for Hokkaido) hackberry', referring to its northern distribution. The exact derivation of the species name is uncertain.