1. Rock Chestnut Oak Quercus Montana Willd By Egypt Crider 06/23/10 Elective Science

2. 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 Oak Unsettled debate over scientific name: Quercus Montana or Quercus prinus

3. 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 Oak Part of the Beech Family Figure 1: Rock Chestnut Oak form

4. 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

5. Twig and Leaf TwigLeaf 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 simple Alternate From 4 to 6 inches in length Oval in shape Shiny green on top Paler on underside Rounded teeth

6. Figure 3: RCO Leaves Figure 4: Twig

7. 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

8. Figure 5: Buds Figure 6: Rock Chestnut Oak Flower (Male) Figure 7: RCO Fruit

9. Habitat and Range Rock Chestnut Oak is commonly found on dry, rocky soils Mainly in the Appalachian area Humid climate Best growth on well drained soil near streams Native range extends from Maine through New York to southern Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia and Alabama

10. 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

11. References (Text) 2010. Quercus prinus. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut_Oakhttp://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 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 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 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.htmhttp://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 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.htmhttp://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/oak-chestnut.htm

12. References (Pictures) Figure 1: Rock Chestnut Oak Form. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://www.avtreefarm.com/Trees/oak_chestnut.jpghttp://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 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 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.htmhttp://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=76http://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 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.jpghttp://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 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?$medium$ 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 http://www.royblackman.co.uk/USERIMAGES/POOL%20VAULTED%20CEILING.JPG