Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 primary lobes
Margin
Serrate or doubly serrate
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent main veins radiating from the base
Key Features
The leaf exhibits three distinct lobes with serrated margins and a characteristic V-shaped sinus between the terminal and lateral lobes.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth gray bark on young trunks that becomes dark and scaly with age. It produces small red flowers in early spring followed by winged samaras, and displays brilliant red to orange foliage in autumn.
Habitat
Found in diverse environments ranging from swamps to dry upland sites, thriving in full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban and suburban landscapes.