Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deep lobes
Margin
Lobed with aristate tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deep sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and distinct bristle-tipped lobes.
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring a pyramidal form, dark brown furrowed bark, and acorns that mature in two years.
Habitat
Found in poorly drained bottomland soils, floodplains, and moist upland depressions in full sun.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/14/2026