chestnut oak - Fagaceae Quercus prinus

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Taxonomy

Cladeangiosperm
FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesprinus
Common Namechestnut oak
iTree CodeQUPR

Plant Form

FormTree; oval to rounded
Height60 feet
Spread50 feet
DeciduousYes

Identification Description

Foliagelobed, margin of leaf coarsley toothed, yellow-green tips Leaf Type  Information Icon Simple
Barkbrown, nearly black, deeply furrowed
Budbroad at base, tapers to point, scales shiny, dark brown Bud Arrangement Information Icon Alternate
Twigreddish brown, glabrous
Flowermale flowers yellow green hanging catkins, female flowers close to base
Fruitacorns solitary or in pairs, egg-shaped to nearly round, shiny, hairy/warty cap
Fall Coloryellow or tan

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min4a Min4.5 SoilIntolerant
Max4b Max6.5 SprayIntolerant

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Unknown Unknown Unknown

Species Status

Nebraska Native
U.S. Native Yes Check
Region of Origin