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Quercus prinus - Chestnut Oak

Chestnut Oak

Quercus prinus

Also called Rock Oak

  • AKA Quercus montana
  • Pyramidal when young, it will grow to fill available space
  • Oval leaves are lightly toothed
  • Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns; inconsistent fruiting year to year
  • Fall colours are yellow to shades of yellow-brown

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
20-24 m

SPREAD:
16-18 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Chestnut oak grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, however, it will tolerate a poor, drier soil.

Additional Notes about Chestnut Oak:

Native to a limited section of Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Native to Ontario
Native to Ontario
SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Seed
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Quercus prinus

Quercus imbricaria
Quercus imbricaria
SHINGLE OAK
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