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chestnut oak

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyFagaceaeGenusQuercus
chestnut oak
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chestnut oak

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

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.

Special abilities

Ability

Fire Shield Bark

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.

Ability

Deep Drinker

This oak has a long taproot that can reach deep underground water sources, helping it survive during dry spells and on rocky hillsides.

Ability

Acorn Feast Maker

Chestnut oaks produce abundant, large, sweet acorns that provide a crucial food source for many forest animals, especially in fall.

Measurements & details

Height
2000-3000 cm
Spread
1500-2500 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Stay away from the tree's branches and don’t eat any acorns without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is chestnut oak?

2000-3000 cm

How wide does chestnut oak spread?

1500-2500 cm

How big are the flowers on chestnut oak?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does chestnut oak bloom?

Late Spring

Is chestnut oak edible?

Yes

Is chestnut oak toxic?

Mild

What is chestnut oak's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is chestnut oak pollinated?

Wind

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