diff --git a/content/docs/data-modeling/validation-rules.mdx b/content/docs/data-modeling/validation-rules.mdx
index 28af424f20..6cf27395dd 100644
--- a/content/docs/data-modeling/validation-rules.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/data-modeling/validation-rules.mdx
@@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ section above). See the
 | `lookup` | `reference` | Foreign key integrity |
 | `user` | — | Lookup specialized to `sys_user`; `multiple: true` stores an id array |
 | `master_detail` | `reference` | Cascade delete, ownership |
-| `tree` | `reference` | Self-referencing; no automatic cycle check |
+| `tree` | — | Self-referencing; no automatic cycle check |
 | `image` | — | Common image MIME types; `multiple` for many |
 | `file` | — | Any file type; `multiple` for many (no field-level upload config) |
 | `avatar` | — | Single image, typically square |
diff --git a/content/docs/deployment/troubleshooting.mdx b/content/docs/deployment/troubleshooting.mdx
index db62e4fe3b..3ebadfc246 100644
--- a/content/docs/deployment/troubleshooting.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/deployment/troubleshooting.mdx
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ The custom error map provides "Did you mean?" suggestions for common typos.
 
 ### "Required property missing: reference"
 
-**Symptom:** A `lookup`, `master_detail`, or `tree` field fails validation.
+**Symptom:** A `lookup` or `master_detail` field fails validation.
 
 **Cause:** Relational fields require a `reference` property pointing to the target object.