Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 5 lobes
Margin
Serrate or toothed
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender red petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
5-lobed shape, serrated margins, prominent palmate veins, and vibrant red autumn coloration
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with smooth grey bark turning dark and scaly, featuring paired winged seeds and brilliant red fall foliage
Habitat
Grows in moist to wet forests, swamps, and various upland soils across a wide moisture range
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, widely planted as an ornamental landscape tree
Identified on 10/21/2026