Species: Quercus montana (Q. prinus)
(kwer'kus mon'tan-ah)
Chestnut Oak
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
50' - 75' (75' - 100')
Deciduous
irregular open habit
full sun to moderate shade
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5a
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
dark green glossy leaves turning crimson red in autumn
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
resistant to borers and cankerworms
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to eastern U.S.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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