Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovated to oblong-ovate with an asymmetric base
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent parallel lateral veins
Key Features
Asymmetric leaf base and doubly serrate margin
Description
Large deciduous tree with a vase-shaped crown, grey furrowed bark, small wind-pollinated flowers, and winged samaras
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and rich moist soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026