Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus)

$4.00

17 in stock

SKU: WRN-ORN-OAK-CN Categories: , ,

Description

Quercus prinus is a member of the white oak group with chestnut-like leaves. The chestnut oak is noted for its ability to survive on steep, rocky sites where other oaks in its range cannot. Foliage unfurls pink and becomes silvery before finally becoming dark green. The chestnut oak is also known for its beautiful silvery-white bark. It 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. Good acorn crops on this medium-sized, long-lived tree are infrequent, but the sweet nuts are eaten by wildlife when available. Chestnut oak is slow growing and the lumber is cut and sold as white oak. Its best growth occurs in the mountains of the Carolinas and Tennessee (18).

Bare root 2′