- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 50 - 70 Feet
- Mature Spread 50 - 70 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
Are you looking for a tall shade tree to add to a large landscape? Chestnut Oak, also known as Quercus Montana, is a deciduous tree, growing to heights of 50-70 feet. Bred by American Beauties Native Plants, it features elongated oval foliage, providing interest from spring until fall as its greenish hue changes to auburn, claret, and gold in the fall. Chartreuse catkins appear followed by one-inch acorns that are beloved by animals including deer. Its unusual wrinkled bark resembles a chestnut tree.
A native of mountainsides in the eastern section of the United States, Chestnut Oak tolerates rocky, poor soil. It is cold hardy in zones 4-8. Plant this slow-growing, low-maintenance tree as a specimen in a shade garden or along a street. Songbirds will flock to its branches and mice will scurry around its trunk, foraging its acorns.
Chestnut Oak Care
Chestnut Oak tolerates various soil types, including nutrient-deficient soil. Plant in a hole about the size of the root ball in full sun in well-draining, acidic soil. If the soil does not drain well, improve it by adding compost. Wrap the trunk with a tree guard to protect against deer rubbing the bark, and mulch with shredded leaves. Do not fertilize.
Prune young Chestnut Oak during late winter to encourage good health and a balanced shape. Remove dead, diseased, damaged, and crossed branches. Use the three-cut method when trimming limbs: 1) About 2 inches from the branch collar, make a shallow cut upward on the branch’s underside. 2) Trim the stem a few inches farther from the first cut by making another cut downward on the branch’s top. 3) Finally, remove the tree’s stub by making a final cut closer to the tree’s collar. This three-cut method will help prevent the tree’s bark from accidentally ripping.
Chestnut Oak Spacing
Space Chestnut Oak trees 50-70 feet apart, 30-50 feet away from foundations, and 50 feet from overhead power lines.
Chestnut Oak Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 50 - 70 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 50 - 70 Feet |
| Spacing: 50 - 70 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow Green Catkins |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Green and Bronze Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Chestnut Oak |
| Other Name(s): oak |
| Scientific Name: Quercus prinus |
- SKU:
- 1231014631-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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