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Chestnut Oak

Quercus Montana

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Overview

The Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana), not to be mistaken with Quercus montana, is a majestic, evergreen tree renowned for its sprawling, durable limbs and broad, leathery leaves. Mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in height with an impressive crown spread of over 100 feet. Its hardiness and impressive canopy make it an iconic choice for shade and character in expansive landscapes. Zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Arid
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The leaves are a glossy, deep green, and are typically about 2 to 4 inches long; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — horizontal branches that can extend to create a vast shade areaChestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Its hardiness and impressive canopy make it an iconic choice for shade and character in expansive landscapesChestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — supporting various wildlife with its acorns and dense foliage; the Live Oak is a robust tree, tolerating various soil typesChestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — supporting various wildlife with its acorns and dense foliageChestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Its roots are as impressive as its crownChestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — tree for full or half+90

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Arid

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Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The leaves are a glossy, deep green, and are typically about 2 to 4 inches long; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — horizontal branches that can extend to create a vast shade area
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Its hardiness and impressive canopy make it an iconic choice for shade and character in expansive landscapes
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — supporting various wildlife with its acorns and dense foliage; the Live Oak is a robust tree, tolerating various soil types
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — supporting various wildlife with its acorns and dense foliage
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Its roots are as impressive as its crown
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — tree for full or half
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The Southern Live Oak is not only visually stunning but also serves as a valuable ecological asset; often reaching 60 to 80
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — not to be mistaken with Quercus montana; often reaching 60 to 80 feet in width, image 58
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The tree itself can grow to a height of 40 to 80 feet, making it a dominant feature in any garden; so situate it, image 68
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — not to be mistaken with Quercus montana; often reaching 60 to 80 feet in width
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — often reaching 60 to 80 feet in width
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in height with an impressive crown spread of over 100 feet; so situate it, image 60
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — evergreen tree renowned for its sprawling
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — As an architect designing landscapes; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in height with an impressive crown, image 77
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — scientifically named Quercus virginiana
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — the tree requires full sun to part shade; so situate it away from foundations and pavements to prevent structural interference
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — Mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in height with an impressive crown spread of over 100 feet
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — horizontal branches that can extend to create a vast shade area; often reaching 60 to 80 feet in width, image 66
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — the tree requires full sun to part shade
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — This evergreen oak is a staple in Southern landscapes; the Live Oak is a robust tree, tolerating various soil types, though it
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — so situate it away from foundations and pavements to prevent structural interference; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — As an architect designing landscapes
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