Z. serrata from Wikipedia

The zelkova is a member of the elm family, and six species exist. Common in Korea is Zelkova serrata (Keaki or Japanese Zelkova), a species of Zelkova native to Japan, Korea, eastern China, and Taiwan.

It is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing to 20-35 m tall, with a trunk up to 2 m diameter. The leaves are alternate, 5-11 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, with a sharply serrated margin. The flowers are inconspicuous and greenish, with no petals, and are wind-pollinated. The fruit is a small nutlet 3 mm diameter.

It is often grown as an ornamental tree. Keaki wood is valued in Japan. The tree is a symbol of Saitama Prefecture. The name Keaki derives from the Japanese name of the species, keyaki (欅, ケヤキ, keyaki?).

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[edit] City and County Trees

The zelkova is the official tree for a number of cities and counties in Korea, including:

• Cheongyang
• Gimpo
• Goesan
• Gongju
• Gunwi
• Hamyang
• Hoengseong
• Hwasun
• Jecheon
• Nonsan
• Sunchang
• Uiseong
• Uiwang
• Wanju
• Yeongam