Chestnut oak
Quercus montana
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. The bark is dark and firm. The leaves have rounded teeth. The terminal buds are large. The rim of the cup does not have a fringe.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on sandy soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
It is slow growing. Trees can live for 400 years.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Quercus prinus L.;