Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 7-9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire margins on rounded lobes with deep sinuses
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with smooth, rounded lobe tips lacking bristles
Description
Large deciduous tree with pale gray scaly bark, producing acorns in autumn and displaying red to purplish fall foliage
Habitat
Upland forests and rich mesic soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026