United States, Illinois, Montgomery, Butler Grove Township. Corner of 1600 North and 600 East. 2.3 mile west of Illinois Route 127.
To 50 feet tall, 24 inches d.b.h. max. Associates: Juniperus virginiana, Prunus serotina, Quercus alba, Q. imbricaria, Q. velutina, and Sassafras albidum. Sandy soil. Common large trees. Base of acorn and point of nut attachment with cap are brilliant orange. Acorns sessile.