Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to obovate, unlobed
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate, with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight parallel veins ending at teeth
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf base and sharply doubly serrate margins
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring a vase-like crown, gray furrowed bark, and winged samara fruits turning yellow-brown in autumn
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands with rich soils
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026