Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to obovate with an asymmetric, cordate base and an acuminate tip, unlobed
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short, pubescent petiole
Venation
Pinnate with strictly parallel, highly prominent straight secondary veins
Key Features
Markedly asymmetrical leaf base and prominent, straight parallel veins extending to doubly serrate margin teeth.
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring a graceful vase-shaped canopy, grayish-brown furrowed bark, and small winged samaras.
Habitat
Grows in moist bottomland forests, floodplains, and rich soils along streams under full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted as a street tree.
Identified on 10/15/2026