Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to obovate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a petiole bearing nectaries
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Ovate-elliptic blade, finely serrated margin, and distinctly tapered apex
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with smooth reddish-brown bark, clusters of white spring flowers, and globular drupe fruits
Habitat
Temperate forests and cultivated orchards in well-drained, fertile soils under full sun
Native Range
Native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa; widely cultivated globally
Identified on 10/14/2026