Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous or semi-evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate, unlobed
Margin
Singly to doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent parallel lateral veins
Key Features
Small elliptic blade with asymmetrically tapering base and sharply serrate margins
Description
Medium-sized deciduous tree with exfoliating mottled bark, small inconspicuous flowers, and winged samaras maturing in autumn
Habitat
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, highly adaptable to urban environments
Native Range
Native to East Asia and widely planted across North America
Notes
In Sumter South Carolina
Identified on 10/18/2026