Quercus prinus

Common Names:
Basket Oak, Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak, Rock Oak

Classification:
Trees

Origin:

southern Maine and Ontario to South Carolina and Alabama

Sun/Water Requirements:

Partial/Full sun.
Moderate to dry conditions.
Provider Notes: "A lovely tree which does exceedingly well in dry, rocky soil."

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 4 to Zone 8

Growth:

Range: Grows from 50' to 100'.
Rate: Average growth.

Flowers:

Colors: Green
Season(s): Spring

Foliage:

Deciduous
Color: Leaves are dark green in the summer. Leaves are yellow, orange and brown in the fall.

Fruit:

Color: Black
Season(s): Fall

Landscape Value:

Can be used as a shade tree.

Provider notes: "the species is relatively easy to transplant. Have observed the trees in parking lot islands that have prospered. In my opinion a better landscape tree than ever considered."

Other:

Is Resistant to Drought

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