Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous or semi-evergreen
Shape
Spatulate to obovate with 3 shallow apical lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with moderately prominent veins
Key Features
Spatulate blade expanding toward the apex with three distinct shallow lobes and a wedge-shaped base
Description
Medium to large tree with a rounded crown, dark grey-black furrowed bark, and acorns maturing biennially
Habitat
Found primarily in moist soils along streams, floodplains, and swamp borders in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to the southeastern and south-central United States, widely planted in southern landscapes
Identified on 10/18/2026