Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate, with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deeply sinuate sinuses
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised lateral veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with rounded tips and smooth, sinuate sinuses lacking bristles
Description
Large, stately tree with pale scaly bark, producing acorns and turning reddish-brown to dark purple in autumn
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained slopes in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/17/2026