Quercus prinus (Chestnut Oak)

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.