• Here are two typical leaf specimens from the red oak group, a subgroup of genus (Quercus).  This is a simple (one blade), pinnate (one central vein, the mid-rib, and smaller branching veins) leaf.  Notice how the leaf lobes are bristled, forming pointed ends which classify it to the red oaks species. 
• An outline shape of these leaves in  black/white. 
• Also, compare the major difference between the red oaks to the white oak leaf.

David L. Roberts, Ph.D.
Michigan State University Extension 
 Oak Wilt Research - MSUE  SE Regional Center,  28115 Meadowbrook Rd.,  Novi, MI  48377-3128
 For comments or questions email David Roberts at: roberts@msue.msu.edu