Quercus montana (Mountain Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesmontana
CategoryWoody
OriginUnited States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeNarrow crown.
HabitatDry, rocky soils at an altitude of 0-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey with deep furrows with light brown, thick twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, hairless and light brown, 4-6 cm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOboval or elliptic, 9-14 triangular lobes, a cuneate or rounded base and 10-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 10-20 x 5-10 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid and dark brown, 2 cm in length.

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