Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Palmate with prominent veins
Key Features
Tri-lobed leaf shape with serrated margins and prominent palmate venation.
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth grey bark when young, turning dark and furrowed with age. Produces small red flowers in early spring, winged samaras, and displays brilliant red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Forests and wetlands, adaptable to various moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/17/2026