Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to cordate, unlobed or occasionally lobed
Margin
Coarsely serrate to dentate
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Broadly ovate shape, cordate base, and coarsely serrate margins with prominent basal palmate veins
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 15 meters with a rounded crown and furrowed bark. Produces inconspicuous catkin flowers followed by aggregate fruit that transitions from white to red and dark purple.
Habitat
Disturbed areas, forest edges, and urban landscapes in full sun and well-drained soils
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia, widely naturalized and planted across North America and Europe
Identified on 10/18/2026