Chestnut Oak

$4.25 – $20.00

Scientific Name: Quercus prinus
Zone: 4-8
Mature Height: 60-70 ft
Mature Width: 60-70 ft
Fruit: 1 – 1 1/4″ acorn
Flowers: Male flowers are catkins, female flowers are inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Spring
Growth Rate: Medium (12” – 24” per year)
Soil: Does best with acidic, moist, well-drained
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Flood Tolerance: Good for short periods – up to 30 days
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Red, Orange, Yellow-brown
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds. Also, a good tree for nesting.