Quercus montana
A large tree of dry, acidic soils. Frequently in thin soils at top of slopes & ridges. Distinctive leaves reminiscent of chestnuts. A good spot to see them is at Frenchman's Bluff, a Nature Conservancy property in Elmira adjacent to Tanglewood Nature Center.
Native Plant of the Month
December 2007
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
chestnut oak
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture:
Dry
Light:
Sun
Soil:
Rocky/Stony
