What kind of tree is this?

Clues

  • Large deciduous tree, growing to 75-130 feet
  • Ovate-rounded crown
  • Leaves are dark green, ovate and large, 5-8 inches long, and have some hairs on surface
  • Underleaf is paler green
  • Leaves are asymmetrical and heart-shaped
  • Leaves are serrated and have a short point at apex
  • Seeds contained within hard, dry, hairy, brown nutlet
  • Dark grey smooth bark
  • Very fragrant, yellowish-green flowers appear in early summer in drooping clusters, called cymes

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