plant What are the differences between Japanese hackberry (Enoki), Japanese hackberry (Ezoensis), and Chinese hackberry (Mukunoki)? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Japanese hackberry (Enoki), Japanese hackberry (Ezoensis), and Chinese zelkova (Aphananthe aspera) all belong to the Cannabaceae family. Japanese hackberry and Chinese zelkova, in particular, are extremely common trees in Japan. They have been used for timber, and young trees are frequently seen along roadsides in urban areas. To distinguish them, check the shape of their leaves...
