Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to obovate with an asymmetric base and zero lobes
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight parallel lateral veins
Key Features
Distinctly asymmetrical leaf base and sharply doubly serrate margin with parallel lateral veins
Description
Large, vase-shaped deciduous tree featuring deeply furrowed gray bark and winged samara fruits, transitioning to yellow in autumn
Habitat
Rich bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands with well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026