Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deep lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristled tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and primary veins
Key Features
Deeply cut sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and bristle-tipped leaf lobes
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring a pyramidal crown, dark brown furrowed bark, and acorns in cupules. Foliage turns deep red or bronze in autumn.
Habitat
Bottomland forests and moist lowland soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/18/2026