Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Narrowly lanceolate with zero lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and moderately raised lateral veins
Key Features
Elongated, willow-like lanceolate shape with an entire margin and tapering apex
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree reaching up to thirty meters tall with dark gray, furrowed bark and small acorns.
Habitat
Lowland floodplains, stream banks, and moist upland soils in full sun
Native Range
Southeastern and south-central United States, extending north along the Atlantic coastal plain
Identified on 10/18/2026