Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 to 5 lobes
Margin
Serrate or toothed
Arrangement
Opposite on thin reddish petioles
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Opposite leaf arrangement, palmately lobed shape with toothed margins, and distinct reddish petioles.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with smooth grey juvenile bark that darkens and becomes scaly with age. Produces small red flowers in early spring followed by winged samaras, and exhibits brilliant red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Thrives in diverse conditions from wet bottomland soils to moist upland forests, tolerating varied light levels.
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, extending from Canada down through Florida and west to Texas.
Identified on 10/22/2026