Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to lanceolate leaflets, typically 5 to 9 per leaf
Margin
Serrate to entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent midribs and lateral veins
Key Features
Opposite, pinnately compound leaves with stalked leaflets and fine marginal teeth
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with furrowed gray bark forming a diamond-shaped pattern, producing winged samara fruits
Habitat
Mesic upland forests and rich bottomlands in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/20/2026