Quercus vulcanica

A large, fast-growing deciduous tree to 30m. The leaves are large - around 12cm long and have a long stalk. They are deeply lobed - right to the centre vein - each with further lobes at the end giving a lacey appearance. They are dark green on upper surface pale green below and turn yellow-brown in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers in spring become 1-3 acorns in autumn They are held in scaley cups which cover at least half of the acorn