Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to ovate with an asymmetrical base
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with highly prominent, straight, parallel veins
Key Features
Markedly asymmetrical leaf base and prominent, straight parallel veins extending to the doubly serrate margin
Description
Large deciduous tree with a graceful vase-shaped canopy and grayish bark with deep intersecting ridges. Produces small greenish flowers followed by winged samaras, with foliage turning yellow in autumn
Habitat
Rich bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands with well-drained soils
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/19/2026