Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Entire with deep, rounded sinuses
Arrangement
Alternate on stems with short petioles
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent raised veins on the underside
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf with distinctly rounded lobe tips and smooth sinuses
Description
Large deciduous tree with light gray, scaly bark, producing acorns, featuring reddish-purple to brown autumn foliage
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026