Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets, typically 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf
Margin
Serrate to entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent midrib and lateral veins
Key Features
Opposite, pinnately compound leaves with stalked leaflets and finely toothed margins
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with an upright, rounded crown, furrowed diamond-patterned bark, and purplish-red to yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Mesic upland forests and rich bottomlands, thriving in moist, well-drained soils under full to partial sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, extending from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Texas
Identified on 10/18/2026