Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to oblong with 5 to 7 irregular lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristly-tipped teeth along the margins
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight lateral veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf shape with bristly teeth and a notably rough upper surface texture
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with dark grey furrowed bark, producing bristly-scaled acorns and turning brownish-yellow in autumn
Habitat
Well-drained sandy or loamy soils in full sun
Native Range
Native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, widely planted in temperate landscapes
Notes
Founding Sumter, South Carolina
Identified on 10/18/2026