Celtis koraiensis

Korean hackberry
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Celtis
Species: C. koraiensis
Binomial name
Celtis koraiensis
Nakai

Celtis koraiensis, commonly known as the Korean hackberry is a deciduous tree in the Celtis genus. The species is endemic to the Korean Peninsula and the north of China. It is typically found in altitudes of 100 to 1500 meters.

The tree flowers from April to May, and the fruit ripens from September to October. It can grow up to 15 meters in height.

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