Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deeply cut lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristly-tipped teeth
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed blade with U-shaped sinuses and bristle tips at lobe ends
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring a pyramidal crown, dark brown furrowed bark, and glossy green summer foliage turning bronze in autumn
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist upland soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026