Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovate to oblong-ovate with an acuminate tip and asymmetric leaf base
Margin
Doubly serrate margin
Arrangement
Alternate leaf arrangement on a slender twig
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent, straight parallel veins ending at the teeth
Key Features
Asymmetric leaf base, doubly serrate margin, and prominent straight lateral veins
Description
Large deciduous tree with a vase-shaped crown, gray furrowed bark, and winged samara fruits, featuring yellow autumn foliage
Habitat
Found primarily in rich, moist bottomland forests, floodplains, and along streams in well-drained loamy soils
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, widely planted across urban and suburban landscapes
Identified on 10/14/2026