Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Spatulate to obovate with three shallow terminal lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and branching secondary veins
Key Features
Distinctively wider, three-lobed apex tapering narrowly toward the base
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with dark gray bark and acorns in cupules. Foliage turns dull yellow in autumn before dropping.
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and moist lowland soils in full sun
Native Range
Southeastern and south-central United States
Notes
In Sumter South Carolina
Identified on 10/18/2026