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chestnut oak

chestnut oak

Quercus montana

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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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
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–73′ tall × 40–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fagaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with