Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Cordate with an entire lobe count of zero
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender, long petiole exhibiting a swollen pulvinus at both ends
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent, radiating primary veins
Key Features
Symmetrical cordate leaf blade with palmately arranged veins and an entire margin
Description
Small deciduous tree or large shrub with a rounded crown, dark furrowed bark, and conspicuous pink-purple pea-like flowers blooming directly on woody branches before leaves emerge
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, woodland edges, and moist soils in partial shade
Native Range
Eastern to central North America, widely planted in urban and suburban landscapes
Identified on 10/19/2026