Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Obovate with 7 to 9 rounded lobes
Margin
Lobed with entire, rounded lobe edges
Arrangement
Alternate on the stem
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Deeply lobed leaves with rounded tips and alternate arrangement
Description
Large deciduous tree with light gray scaly bark, producing acorns and turning reddish-brown to dark red in autumn
Habitat
Upland forests and well-drained soils in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/17/2026