Chestnut Oak, Quercus prinus



Habitat:Northern hardwood forests; prefers dry soils.

Characteristics: Trees attain a height of 60-70 feet, though taller trees are sometimes encountered. The trunks of mature trees are 3-4 feet in diameter; the leaves have either rounded or sharp teeth and are 4 to 9 inches long. The leaves are dull orange in autumn.

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