Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to broadly cordate, sometimes lobed with 1 to 3 lobes
Margin
Coarsely serrate to dentate
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent, light-colored primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Glossy green upper surface, broad ovate shape with coarse marginal teeth, and palmate base venation
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree reaching heights of 10 to 20 meters with a rounded canopy and rough bark. Produces inconspicuous catkin flowers followed by aggregate multiple fruits that mature from white to pinkish-purple.
Habitat
Thrives in disturbed areas, forest edges, and urban environments with full sun and well-drained soils
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia, widely naturalized and planted across North America and Europe
Identified on 10/18/2026