Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 3 to 7 pairs of rounded lobes
Margin
Lobed with entire, wavy edges
Arrangement
Alternate with very short petioles and auriculate base lobes
Venation
Pinnate with prominent yellow-green veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed obovate leaves featuring distinctive ear-like auricles at the base and very short petioles
Description
Large deciduous tree growing up to 40 meters tall with a broad, rounded crown and deeply furrowed dark bark. Produces elongated acorns maturing in autumn.
Habitat
Temperate deciduous forests and urban landscapes in well-drained, fertile soils
Native Range
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; widely planted globally in temperate zones
Identified on 10/19/2026