Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate with an acuminate tip and unlobed margins
Margin
Serrate with fine, incurved teeth
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole bearing distinct basal glands
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Finely serrate margins, narrow lanceolate-ovate shape, and prominent pinnate venation.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with dark, scaly, burnt-cornflake-like bark, small white flowers in drooping racemes, and dark red to black fruits.
Habitat
Found in mixed deciduous forests, forest edges, and disturbed open areas in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate landscapes.
Identified on 10/19/2026