Quercus prinus L.
Chestnut oak, rock oak

• Zone:

  to zone 3

• Preferred habitat:

  Well-drained ridge-top soils but thrives in any non-wet soil

• Size:

  Large

• Evergreen/fall color:

  No

• Urban tolerance:

  Moderate

• Propagation:

  IMMEDIATE stratification required

• General information:

  The chestnut oak can endure extreme conditions of weather and drought as long as it is not wet. Very long-lived trees that produce dependable acorn crops. Seed starts sprouting a root immediately.