Rock Chestnut OakQuercus Montana Willd
By Egypt Crider06/23/10
Elective Science
Classification
Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledon)Order: Fagales (Flowering plants)Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)Genus: Quercus (Oak)Species: Quercus Montana Willd(Rock Chestnut Oak)Sometimes referred to as Mountain Oak, Rock Oak
or Chestnut OakUnsettled debate over scientific name: Quercus
Montana or Quercus prinus
Shape, Form and Type
The Rock Chestnut Oak is a medium sized tree
Can reach 50 to 70 feet in height
Crown is dense and broad in a 50 foot spread
Species of OakPart of the Beech
FamilyFigure 1: Rock Chestnut Oak form
Bark
Light/medium gray shade
Distinctive with deep, narrow ridges
Ridges triangular in cross sections
As tree ages, it will keep the light gray color of its bark
Figure 2: Bark of Rock Chestnut Oak
Twig and Leaf
Twig Leaf
Twigs of Rock Chestnut Oak are stout
Hairless Orange-brown Branches build up
thick bark in a short amount of time
End in long, pointed buds
The leaves are simpleAlternate From 4 to 6 inches in
lengthOval in shapeShiny green on topPaler on undersideRounded teeth
Figure 3: RCO Leaves
Figure 4: Twig
Bud, Flower and Fruit
Bud◦ Light brown color◦ Sharp pointed◦ Cone shaped
• Flower• Flowers of Male Rock Chestnut Oaks are green-yellow catkins,
2-4 inches in length• Females are red in color and come in spikes
Fruit◦ Oval acorn 1 to 1 ½ inches in length◦ Tea-cup, scaly cap◦ Shiny
Figure 5: Buds
Figure 6: Rock Chestnut Oak Flower (Male)
Figure 7: RCO Fruit
Habitat and Range
Rock Chestnut Oak is commonly found on dry, rocky soils
Mainly in the Appalachian area
Humid climateBest growth on well
drained soil near streamsNative range extends
from Maine through New York to southern Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia and Alabama
Uses
Rock Chestnut Oak wood is very strong and hard Similar to that of White Oak Used for lumber Beams Furniture Planking Acorns are eaten by the wildlife
Figure 9: Chestnut Oak Desk
Figure 10: RCO Ceiling Beams
References (Text)
2010. Quercus prinus. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut_Oak
2010. Ohio Trees- Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/forestry/trees/oak_chestnut/tabid/5391/Default.aspx
2010. Quercus prinus Fact Sheet. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=76
2009. Chestnut Oak PA DCNR. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/commontr/chestnut.htm
1997-2010. Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/oak-chestnut.htm
2010. Quercus prinus L. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10
http://na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/quercus/prinus.htm
1997-2010. Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/oak-chestnut.htm
References (Pictures)
Figure 1: Rock Chestnut Oak Form. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://www.avtreefarm.com/Trees/oak_chestnut.jpg
Figure 2: Bark of Rock Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/image/q/qupr2-brlarge13676.htm
Figure 3: RCO Leaves. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.ibiblio.org/openkey/intkey/images/Quercus_montana_leaves01.jpg
Figure 4: Twig. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/image/q/qupr2-tw16523.htm
Figure 5: Buds. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=76
Figure 6: Rock Chestnut Oak Flower (Male). Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/image/q/qupr2-flmale39437.htm
Figure 7: RCO Fruit. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.oplin.org/tree/fact%20pages/oak_chestnut/fruit.jpg
Figure 8: Range of Rock Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/quercus/prinus.htm
Figure 9: Chestnut Oak Desk. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/NationalBusinessFurniture/DMI-7665-55_zom?$medium$
Figure 10: RCO Ceiling Beams. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.royblackman.co.uk/USERIMAGES/POOL%20VAULTED%20CEILING.JPG
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