




Quercus montana
The chestnut oak is a tall tree with strong branches and beautiful leaves. It provides shade and homes for many animals, making it a special part of the forest.
Habitat: Forests
The chestnut oak has distinctive deeply furrowed, dark gray bark resembling alligator hide. Its large, glossy green leaves have wavy, rounded teeth similar to a chestnut tree's, turning yellow-orange in fall. It grows with a broad, rounded crown.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
7
Acorns from this tree are less bitter than many other oaks.
Its strong wood was once used to make railway ties!
The leaves look like chestnut tree leaves, but it's an oak!
Young chestnut oaks can grow in surprisingly rocky soil.
The chestnut oak has very thick, deeply ridged bark that helps protect it from forest fires, allowing it to survive when other trees might not.
This oak has a long taproot that can reach deep underground water sources, helping it survive during dry spells and on rocky hillsides.
Chestnut oaks produce abundant, large, sweet acorns that provide a crucial food source for many forest animals, especially in fall.

Sciurus carolinensis
loves to eat its acorns

Odocoileus virginianus
browses on young leaves and twigs

Pleurotus ostreatus
grows on decaying chestnut oak wood
Anisota senatoria
larvae feed on its leaves
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Stay away from the tree's branches and don’t eat any acorns without asking an adult.
The easiest way to identify chestnut oak is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
2000-3000 cm
1500-2500 cm
0.5-1.5 cm
Late Spring
Yes
Mild
Perennial
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