6"-12". Provides great fall color, with leaves turning showy shades of red or burgundy. Develops notably strong branches. Can live for centuries. Features alternating leaves that are 4–8" long with 3–4 rounded, finger-like lobes on each side and one at the tip; intervening sinuses sometimes reach almost to the mid-rib. Produces long, yellowish-green catkins drooping in clusters in the spring. Yields acorns that are up to 1" long with warty cap that covers about ¼ of the nut. Grows in an oval or rounded shape. Develops a deep taproot, making it difficult to transplant. Is extremely sensitive to soil compaction and grade changes.
