Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deeply sinuate lobes
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with smooth, rounded lobe tips and no bristle points
Description
Large deciduous tree with light gray, scaly bark, produces acorns, and exhibits reddish to purplish-brown autumn foliage
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Notes
identify leave margin
Identified on 10/17/2026