Quercus prinus (Quercus montana)
Chestnut Oak
General
Chestnut oak, also called rock oak, is commonly found on rocky slopes and upland areas.
Plant Description
Chestnut Oak has thick dark brown or black bark. The trunk tends to be straight and almost uniformly wide. Leaves are large and a shiny dark green. Acorns are smooth and reddish brown in color (light olive green when young). In Autumn, the leaves turn a light yellow-orange.
Height (ft)
50-70
Spread (ft)
60-70
Soil moisture
Medium
Soil types
Dry, rocky, and gravelly soils; medium to coarse in texture
Wetland indicator
UPL
Shade tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom period
Spring
Fall conspicuous
Yes
Anaerobic tolerance
None
Drought tolerance
Medium
Salinity tolerance
None
Self-Pollinating?
Yes
Range
Chestnut oak is native and common on and near the Appalachian Mountains. In New England, it is most common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and native but rare in Vermont and Maine.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]
Additional Information
Chestnut oak is native and common on and near the Appalachian Mountains. In New England, it is most common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and native but rare in Vermont and Maine.