Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with 3 to 5 lobes
Margin
Serrate to coarsely dentate
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
The leaf exhibits three to five shallow lobes with serrated margins, opposite arrangement, and prominent palmate veins.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth gray bark on young stems that darkens and becomes scaly with age. Small red flowers and winged samaras appear in spring, followed by vibrant red or yellow autumn foliage.
Habitat
Thrives in varied moisture conditions, from swamps to dry upland forests, preferring acidic soils in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted as an ornamental landscape tree.
Identified on 10/18/2026