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.
The Japanese hackberry is a deciduous tree that grows naturally in the mountains of Hokkaido and Honshu.
Several Japanese hackberry trees are planted in this park.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts; learners will normally encounter the katakana form.
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.