Leaves are simple, alternate, tardily deciduous, usually spatulate, and with a britle-tip at the apex. Irregularly lobed or pronged on seedlings and saplings.
Terminal buds are red-brown to gray, angled and smooth.
Bark is gray-black and smooth but becoming shallowly grooved with age. The acorn matures in two seasons. Intolerant of shade. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form.