Each lobe is usually 3-toothed, sharply pointed and with bristles on the points.
Leaves are deciduous, turning red before they fall in autumn.
The tree will reach 60 - 80 feet in height and 3 or more feet in diameter. The acorns are usually about an inch long with a flat, shallow cup at the base. The crown of the tree is usually rounded and comparatively narrow. The species is often planted as ornamental or shade trees. Grown on a wide variety of soils, best on silt or sandy looms.