Quercus prinus Rock chestnut oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus prinus
Rock chestnut oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus prinus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Georgia and Alabama. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock chestnut oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. montana. Willd.

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Latin Name:  Quercus prinus
Common Name:  Rock chestnut oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry or rocky woods, mainly on siliceous soils[43] and on the borders of streams[82]. The best specimens are found on deep rich well-drained soils[229].

Propagation Notes: Seed - it quickly loses viability if it is allowed to dry out. It can be stored moist and cool overwinter but is best sown as soon as it is ripe in an outdoor seed bed, though it must be protected from mice, squirrels etc. Small quantities of seed can be sown in deep pots in a cold frame. Plants produce a deep taproot and need to be planted out into their permanent positions as soon as possible, in fact seed sown in situ will produce the best trees[11]. Trees should not be left in a nursery bed for more than 2 growing seasons without being moved or they will transplant very badly.

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