Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate, distinctly cross-shaped with 5 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire to shallowly lobed with leather-like texture
Arrangement
Alternate with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins underneath
Key Features
Distinctive cruciform or cross-like leaf shape with a broad middle lobe
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with rugged dark bark and dense, spreading branches producing acorns
Habitat
Dry upland woods, rocky ridges, and poor sandy soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central United States
Identified on 10/18/2026