Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 5 to 7 deeply lobed sinuses extending deeply toward the midrib
Margin
Lobed with bristly-tipped teeth at lobe apices
Arrangement
Alternate with slender petioles
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Deeply cut sinuses, slender lobes, and bristle-tipped margins characteristic of the red oak group
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring a pyramidal form with distinct drooping lower branches, dark brown scaly bark, and acorns in cupules, turning russet-red or bronze in autumn
Habitat
Thrives in moist to wet bottomland soils, floodplains, and poorly drained uplands in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026