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Chestnut-leaved Oak, Chestnutleaf Oak, Persian Oak 'Green Spire'

Quercuscastaneifolia

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Family

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Quercus (KWER-kus)

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Species

castaneifolia (kas-tan-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Chestnut-leaved Oak, Chestnutleaf Oak, Persian Oak 'Green Spire'

Quercuscastaneifolia

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