Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to obovate, unlobed
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate, with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight parallel veins
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf base and sharply doubly serrate margins
Description
Large deciduous tree with a vase-shaped crown, gray furrowed bark, and inconspicuous greenish flowers followed by winged samaras.
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026