QUERCUS PRINUS ACORN FARMS

CHESTNUT OAK
QUERCUS PRINUS

Quercus prinus

photo courtesy of WIKI-CC Mwanner
QUERCUS PRINUS

Genus: QUERCUS
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Height: 60 Feet Tall
Spread: 50 Feet Wide
Color: yellow fall color
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Deciduous Tree Plants
Deciduous Tree
Zone: 4
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            native *  


CHESTNUT OAK

Commonly referred to as the Chestnut Oak, this deciduous, native tree can reach 50-60 ft in height with an equal spread when grown in the open. It is capable of reaching 100 ft in the woods.

It has glossy, green leaves that turn yellow-brown or reddish-brown in fall. The fruits are oval acorns with warty cups and they fall in October and are particularly sweet.

The Chestnut Oak has attractive dark brown to black bark is deeply ridged and furrowed.





Planting Tips

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.




Available cultivars in this genus: