1 Live Plant Chestnut Oak Tree Quercus montana 12 Inch Starter Bare Root

Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana) is a hardy, long-lived native shade tree admired for its distinctive chestnut-like leaves and rugged, deeply furrowed bark. This starter plant arrives as a 12-24 inch bare root specimen ready to establish in a permanent landscape setting, offering a rewarding choice for homeowners and native plant enthusiasts seeking a stately deciduous tree.
A versatile ornamental and wildlife-friendly tree, Chestnut Oak develops a broad, rounded canopy that provides excellent shade across the seasons. Its glossy, wavy-margined leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, and bronze in autumn. Plant in a sunny location with room to grow, water regularly during establishment, and enjoy a slow-growing, durable addition to yards, hedgerows, and naturalized areas.
Species: Quercus montana
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, broad rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, acidic to neutral; tolerates rocky or dry soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 30-40 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Bare root starter plant; water regularly during the first growing season