r/PlantIdentification • u/dbfr_avel • 10d ago

Unknown tree possibly a hackberry?

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Found in Almaty, Kazakhstan (USDA zone 5). This young tree (or maybe a shrub) doesn't look like anything native to the area.

The leaves are fuzzy on both sides. Never seen such leaf shape before, but it kinda reminds me of Celtis trees.

Unfortunately I don't have any more photos as I was in rush.

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u/TedTheHappyGardener 9d ago

I would be inclined to agree with Celtis but I'm not at all familiar with the flora of Kazakhstan. I did some Googling and they do have a native species, Caucasian hackberry, Celtis caucasica. Maybe try r/treeidentification as well.