American chestnut oak
Also known as: American white oak; basket oak; chestnut oak; white oak
A large deciduous tree to 20m plus. The leaves are large glossy green above, pale below, to 25cm. They have very small lobes or just wavy edges and turn russet brown-gold before falling. Inconspicuous flowers become large acorns in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- American chestnut oak (Quercus prinus)
- Genus
- Quercus
- Family
- Fagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of American chestnut oak
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of American chestnut oak
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American chestnut oak care guide
- Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced tree or shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed soon after it drops or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingSuited to large gardens and parkland. Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light. For more information see tree cultivation.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
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