Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 5 to 7 deeply cut lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristly tips
Arrangement
Alternate with slender petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and primary veins
Key Features
Deeply incised sinuses extending nearly to the midrib and bristly lobe tips
Description
Large deciduous tree with a pyramidal crown, distinctive downward-pointing lower branches, scaly gray bark, and brown acorns
Habitat
Tolerates poorly drained clay soils, bottomland forests, and urban landscapes in full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate regions
Identified on 10/17/2026