Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Compound pinnate, trifoliate, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets, typically 3 to 5 unlobed or coarsely toothed leaflets
Margin
Entire to coarsely serrate or lobed
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate venation with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Opposite compound leaves featuring three distinct lanceolate-ovate leaflets with pointed tips
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading crown, light gray-brown furrowed bark, and inconspicuous greenish flowers followed by paired winged samaras
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and disturbed moist soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native across North America; widely distributed and naturalized in various temperate regions
Notes
In Sumter South Carolina
Identified on 10/16/2026