Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 5 to 7 deep, bristly-tipped lobes
Margin
Lobed with aristate tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and primary veins
Key Features
Deeply cut sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and lobes ending in stiff bristles
Description
Medium to large tree with a pyramidal crown, lower drooping branches, dark brown ridged bark, and acorns in cupules.
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist upland soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/15/2026