Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with rounded lobe tips
Arrangement
Alternate on stems with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf blade featuring rounded sinuses and rounded lobe tips without bristles
Description
Large deciduous tree reaching considerable heights with pale gray scaly bark, producing acorns in autumn and displaying reddish to purplish fall foliage
Habitat
Well-drained upland soils in full sun to partial shade within deciduous forests
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026