Woody > Quercus > Quercus montana > Quercus montana
Quercus montana
Mountain Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak
Origin: United States of America.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| montana |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 20-30 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape |
| Narrow crown. |
| Habitat |
| Dry, rocky soils at an altitude of 0-1,500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Dark grey with deep furrows with light brown, thick twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Ovoid, hairless and light brown, 4-6 cm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oboval 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 Description |
| Acorn, ovoid and dark brown, 2 cm in length. |
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