: It produces small, egg-shaped acorns that mature over two seasons. The cap is unique for its loose, rough scales that resemble shingles and cover about half of the nut. Ecological and Commercial Importance
: Terminal buds are large, light tan, and covered in dense gray-tan hairs, giving them a distinctively "fuzzy" and angular appearance. black oak
: The dark green, glossy leaves typically feature 5 to 7 bristle-tipped lobes. A unique "velvety" or fuzzy underside (the source of its species name velutina ) distinguishes it from the smoother northern red oak. : It produces small, egg-shaped acorns that mature
