Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chestnut Oak
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Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chestnut Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chestnut Oak
Authored by: Laurie Thomas Darren Morris
Abstract
Chestnut oak is found in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding areas. It is a member of the white oak group. The chestnut oak is a medium-sized tree that typically grows 50 to 80 feet tall and up to two feet in diameter. The wood resembles white oak wood, and the leaves resemble American chestnut, chinkapin oak and swamp chestnut oak. The large acorns are an important wildlife food.
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English
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Yes
Keywords
oak, landowners