Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Obovate with 5 distinctive lobes resembling a cross
Margin
Entire margins with broad, rounded lobes
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement on the stem
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Distinctive cruciform or cross-like shape with five rounded lobes and a leathery texture
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree with rough, dark gray bark, producing small acorns and turning dull yellow-brown in autumn
Habitat
Dry upland soils, ridges, and open woods in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central United States
Identified on 10/16/2026