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Quercus prinus

Chestnut Oak

• »  Now botanically known as Quercus montana
• »  Use as a shade tree
• »  Blooms in April

• Category:Tree
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:4-8
• Height:50-70 ft
• Spread:50-70 ft
• Bloom Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades

This chestnut oak has a tall, rounded crown made up of dark green, obovate, leathery leaves with gray-green undersides. Inconspicuous yellow-green flowers separate into male and female catkins in the spring. Acorns provide food source for wildlife.