Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to ovate with an asymmetric base and zero lobes
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent parallel veins and reticulate minor veins
Key Features
Unequal leaf base and sharply doubly serrate margins
Description
Large deciduous tree with a vase-shaped crown, gray furrowed bark, and winged samara fruits
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/19/2026