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Chestnut Oak

Quercus montana

Also known as Rock Oak

Chestnut oak anchors dry eastern ridges with deeply furrowed bark and leaves edged by rounded chestnut-like teeth. Its broad crown and heavy acorn crops support woodland animals where thin rocky soil excludes less tolerant trees.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
  • Acorn weevils
  • Leaf-feeding caterpillars
  • Deer
ThreatsForest clearing, oak wilt, invasive insects, severe drought, and repeated fire
HabitatsRocky ridges, dry slopes, upland oak forest, and canyon rims
Life spanFrequently 200 to 300 years, with some trees living longer
Classification
  1. OrderFagales
  2. FamilyFagaceae
  3. GenusQuercus
  4. SpeciesQuercus montana
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Leave bark, roots, and acorns undisturbed around mature ridge trees.
Responsible observation
  • Bark: Look for dark blocky ridges separated by deep grooves.
  • Leaves: Check for coarse rounded teeth without sharp bristle tips.
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