Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deeply sinuate lobes
Arrangement
Alternate on short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins beneath
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with rounded lobe tips and lack of bristle points
Description
Large deciduous tree with pale, scaly bark, producing acorns and turning red to brown in autumn
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained slopes in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/18/2026