Quercus falcata  

Leaf

Southern red oak leaves are commonly 5 to 7 lobed with narrow, bristle-tipped lobes. The terminal lobe is elongated, the lateral lobes are often falcate. 
Bell-shaped, shallowly lobed leaves are characteristic of shade leaves on mature trees and all leaves of saplings. Leaves are thick, dark green, and shiny above, grayish-to-tan and pubescent beneath.
Leaves often remain
on the tree throughout
the winter.

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