Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deeply sinuate lobes
Arrangement
Alternate on stems with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with smooth, rounded tips and rounded sinuses
Description
Large, majestic deciduous tree with light gray, scaly bark, producing acorns in autumn and displaying red to purple fall foliage
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/17/2026