Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to elliptic with an acuminate apex
Margin
Serrate with fine, incurved teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and regular secondary veins
Key Features
Finely serrate margin, elliptic blade shape, and prominent pinnate venation matching Prunus foliage.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring dark, scaly bark, small white flowers in drooping racemes, and dark red to black drupes.
Habitat
Well-drained soils in deciduous forests, forest edges, and disturbed landscapes under full to partial sun.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban and suburban landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026