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Quercus prinus (Chestnut Oak)
$25.00
Also called rock oak, it is commonly found on rocky slopes and upland areas. The trunk tends to be straight and almost uniformly wide. Leaves are large and a shiny dark green. It is often found growing in poor, dry and rocky soils but does best in well-drained loams, drought tolerant once established.
Landscape size: 50 – 70 feet
Leaf Color: Dark Green to Yellow/Orange
Growing Conditions
- Light Requirement: Full sun to part sun
- Soil: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry
Acorns provide a food source for turkey, rough grouse, songbirds, deer, and small mammals.
