Quercus montana - Wikipedia
Quercus montana, the chestnut oak, is a species of oak in the white oak group, Quercus sect. Quercus. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is one of the most important ridgetop trees from southern Maine southwest to central Mississippi, with an outlying northwestern population in southern Michigan.
A Complete Guide To Chestnut Oak – What You NEED To Know
Chestnut Oak is a deciduous hardwood tree native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Quercus montana , it grows 60-80’ tall & wide in full sun and well-drained soil, and it’s leaves host numerous pollinator larvae.
Chestnut oak | Tree, Description, Species, Acorn, & Facts
chestnut oak, any of several species of North American timber trees with chestnutlike leaves, belonging to the white oak group. Specifically, chestnut oak refers to Q. montana, also called rock chestnut oak, a tree found on rocky soils of the eastern United States and southern Canada.
Chestnut Oak - US Forest Service Research and Development
Chestnut oak (Quercus prinus), sometimes called rock chestnut oak, rock oak, or tanbark oak, is commonly found in the Appalachian region on dry, infertile soils and rocky ridges but reaches best growth on rich well-drained soils along streams.
Chestnut oak - The Morton Arboretum
Chestnut oak is native to the far southern edge of Illinois but is hardy in the northern part of the state. Fall color varies from red to orange to yellow-brown. Also known as Quercus prinus.
Quercus montana (Basket Oak, Chestnut Oak, Oaks, Rock Chestnut Oak …
Chestnut oak is a medium to large native deciduous tree in the white oak family. It is native to the eastern and central USA including the mountains and Piedmont of NC. It is often found growing in poor, dry and rocky soils but does best in well-drained loams.
Chestnut Oak Tree - Forestry.com
2024年11月25日 · What Is a Chestnut Oak Tree? The Chestnut Oak Tree is a deciduous tree commonly found in rocky, upland areas of eastern North America. Its scientific classification places it in the genus Quercus, known for its hardwood species. Key characteristics include: Leaves: Broad, oblong, and scalloped edges resembling chestnut leaves, hence the name.
The chestnut oak is a medium-sized tree that typically grows 50 to 80 feet tall and up to two feet in diameter. The wood resembles white oak wood, and the leaves resemble American chestnut, chinkapin oak and swamp chestnut oak. The large acorns are an important wildlife food. Identification The leaves are the easiest characteristic to use for ...
Chestnut Oak Tree - Footsteps in the Forest
The chestnut oak tree (Quercus montana) is a large, fairly common oak, but it's often confused with some of its relatives. See photos of it here.
Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana) - bplant.org
A native oak of ridgetops and dry uplands with acidic soils, especially in the Appalachians, named for its resemblance to the American chestnut. This map is based on our research. We have checked its accuracy to Level 3 ecoregions.