Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 primary lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Opposite with a slender reddish petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Opposite arrangement, palmately lobed shape with 3 main lobes, serrate margins, and reddish petiole.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth gray bark on young trunks becoming furrowed with age, producing winged samaras, and displaying brilliant red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Found in varied moisture conditions from swamps to dry uplands, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted in urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/18/2026