Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovate with an asymmetric leaf base
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with highly prominent, straight parallel lateral veins
Key Features
The strongly asymmetric leaf base combined with prominent straight parallel lateral veins and doubly serrate margins.
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring a graceful vase-shaped canopy, gray furrowed bark, and inconspicuous wind-pollinated flowers followed by winged samaras, turning yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Found in rich bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist uplands with well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted as a street tree across temperate regions.
Identified on 10/14/2026