Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Serrate with fine, incurved teeth
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Elongated lanceolate blade shape, finely serrated margin, and pinnate venation with a distinct midrib
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring dark, scaly bark, small white flowers in drooping racemes, and dark purple to black drupes
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forests, woodland edges, and disturbed open sites in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted in temperate regions worldwide
Identified on 10/18/2026