Quercus montana (syn. prinus) Chestnut or Rock oak Ht 15-24m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Attractive autumn colours - red / Attractive to birds / Timber / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Eastern USA. Broadly conical, straight trunk, deciduous. Tolerates dry sandy and gravelly soils, rocky ridge tops, drought tolerant once established, best on deeper soils. Little troubled by diseases or insects. Deeply and coarsely furrowed bark rich in tannins. Sweet acorns prized by wildlife. Rare in NZ.