Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets, typically 7 to 9 per leaf
Margin
Finely serrate to entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent pale midribs and lateral veins
Key Features
Opposite compound leaves with 7-9 stalked leaflets, pale lower leaflet surfaces, and deep bundle scar leaf nodes
Description
A magnificent deciduous tree featuring strong wood, furrowed diamond-patterned bark, and distinctive opposite-arranged compound leaves that turn vibrant purple and yellow in autumn
Habitat
Rich, moist, well-drained soils of deciduous forests, often found along streams and lower slopes
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to Florida and Texas
Identified on 10/5/2026