Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to obovate with an acuminate apex
Margin
Serrate with fine, sharp teeth
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole bearing distinct basal glands
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Elliptic-obovate blade with sharply serrated margins and an acute to acuminate tip
Description
Large deciduous shrub or small tree producing small white spring flowers in racemes followed by dark red to black stone fruits, with striking autumn foliage
Habitat
Thickets, woodland borders, and riparian areas in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil
Native Range
Native across temperate North America and widely adapted to diverse regional climates
Identified on 10/18/2026