Southern Red Oak

 
 

Photo: Matthew Richardson

 

Photo: Matthew Richardson

 

Photo: Matthew Richardson

 
Bark is dark to black.  Main vein of leaf curves (aalcated, hence Quercus falcata).  Very narrow terminal lobe, base vase shaped, sickel like (sun leaves) Shade leaves more bellish shaped, still retain vase shaped base.  (2 types of leaves).  Inner bark orangish-pink.