Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with three main lobes
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Opposite on a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Three distinct principal lobes with serrate margins and a cordate base
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth gray bark when young that darkens and develops scaly ridges with age, producing small red flowers and winged samaras, with vibrant red autumn foliage
Habitat
Thrives in moist to wet forests, swamps, and various upland soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, extending from Canada down to Florida and west to Texas
Identified on 10/17/2026