Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to elliptic with an acuminate apex
Margin
Serrate with fine, incurved teeth
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Finely serrate leaf margin and distinctive elliptic shape with an acuminate tip
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with rough, dark grey bark resembling burnt cornflakes. Produces small white flowers in pendulous racemes followed by dark purple drupes
Habitat
Well-drained soils in deciduous forests, forest edges, and disturbed areas
Native Range
Native to eastern North America; widely distributed across the temperate zone
Identified on 10/18/2026