Celtis sinensis - Chinese Hackberry

Medium textured tree with leathery leaves.
Distal 1/3 of leaf margins are crenate to serrate with entire margins about the leaf base. Leaf base is oblique, as is typical of the Elm family (Ulmaceae).
Smooth grayish brown bark takes on blackish margins and warty growths with age, often with shallow furrows and ridges.

Zelkova serrata - Sawleaf Zelkova

Zelkova serrata: Zelkova, from the Caucasian name for a related plant; serrata, having leaves with serrate margins.


Dark green leaves with serrate margins.
Oblique leaf bases typical of Ulmaceae.
Smooth grey bark can be peachy-colored if it flakes off. Compare to Ulmus parvifolia.
Good fall color yellow to orange to red.

Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm

Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' - Camperdown Elm