Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deeply cut lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristly tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deep sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and lobes ending in fine bristles
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring a pyramidal form, dark green summer foliage, and persistent dead lower branches.
Habitat
Lowland forests, floodplains, and moist soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026