White Oak
Quercus alba · Fagaceae (Beech and Oak family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Obovate to oblong-ovate, deeply lobed with typically 7 rounded lobes
Margin
Lobed with entire, smooth edges and characteristically rounded lobe tips without bristle points
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement along the twig
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent central midrib and lateral veins extending into each lobe
Key Features
Deeply cut rounded lobes lacking bristle tips, smooth margins, and an obovate shape that widens toward the apex
Description
A classic large deciduous tree leaf featuring rounded lobes characteristic of the white oak group, transforming from bright green in summer to rich brown or deep red-purple in autumn before falling
Habitat
Found in upland forests, ridges, and well-drained soils across varied topography in temperate deciduous forests
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from southern Quebec and Maine south to northern Florida and eastern Texas