Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deep lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristled tips
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised primary and secondary veins
Key Features
Deeply cut sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and bristly lobe tips
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with a pyramidal form, dark brown furrowed bark, inconspicuous flowers, and small acorns. Foliage turns russet-brown to red in autumn.
Habitat
Bottomland forests, floodplains, and moist upland soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes
Identified on 10/17/2026