Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to elliptic with an acuminate tip and unlobed margins
Margin
Serrate with fine, incurved teeth
Arrangement
Alternate along the stem
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Finely serrate margins, elongated elliptic shape, and prominent midrib driving the identification
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth dark bark becoming scaly with age, small white flowers in drooping racemes, and dark red to black fruits
Habitat
Found in deciduous forests, woodland edges, and disturbed areas on moist to well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America and widely distributed across temperate regions
Identified on 10/16/2026