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chestnut oak
Quercus montana
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A large native oak with deeply lobed leaves that turn yellow to rust in fall and distinctive chestnut-like leaves. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides excellent wildlife value.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchedibleerosion controlwildlife benefit
Coppicing
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation