Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblovate with 5 to 7 deeply cut lobes
Margin
Lobed with bristly tips on the lobe teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on the stem with slender petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins beneath
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaf sinuses extending almost to the midrib, terminated by sharp bristle tips.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree with an upright form, lower drooping branches, scaly brown bark, and produces small rounded acorns.
Habitat
Found naturally in bottomland forests, poorly drained soils, and along stream banks.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, and widely planted in urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/17/2026