Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Palmately lobed with three primary lobes
Margin
Serrate or toothed edge
Arrangement
Opposite arrangement with a slender petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised veins on the lower surface
Key Features
Three-lobed blade shape with serrated margins and opposite branching patterns
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring smooth grey bark when young that darkens and develops into scaly ridges with age. Produces reddish flowers in early spring followed by winged samaras, and exhibits brilliant red autumn foliage.
Habitat
Thrives in varied moisture conditions from swamp forests to upland sites in acidic soils
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026