Quercus prinus
Chestnut Oak, Rock Oak

Mature Height: 50-150'     Longevity: 800 years

1-6 Water Range
Soil moisture tolerated by tree

5-7 Temperature Range
Hardiness Zones in which tree naturally occurs.

DEFENSE     Soil Moisture Key
1: Most common in Xeric sandy poor soil locations. Hydric indicator is UPL.

6: Can be found in well-drained lowlands. No Flood tolerace indicated.

DEFENSE (from Distribution Maps)
National Audubon Society (NAS) Map: (NORTH) Solid Z5. (SOUTH) Solid Z7.

Peterson Field Guide (PFG) Map: (NORTH) Solid Z5. (SOUTH) Solid Z7 w/ small isolated communities in Z8 along GA AL border.

4   Sun Strength

6   Shade Strength

DEFENSE
Growth Rate:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Max Height:

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3.7 = Slow - Moderate
0 = Climax Capable
-.1 = 2 Major
0 = ???
0 = No
0 = 65'
+.1 = 150'

DEFENSE
Shade Tol.:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Longevity:

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5 = Intermediate
+.3 = Climax Capable
-.1 = 2 Major
0 = ???
0 = No
0 = 65'
+.5 = 800 years

TOTAL SCORE (3.7): Slow to moderate growing long lived oak.

TOTAL SCORE (5.7): Very long lived tree with moderate shade tolerance.

4   Fire Strength

3   Wind Strength

DEFENSE
Base Score: mid-high (Big Tree) = 4-5
Fire Effects (FEIS) database indicates fire tolerance is comparable to if not exceeding White Oak. FEIS also states that tree when mature survives most fires. However FEIS also says fires wound tree & other references list fire resistance below pines and give moderate rating. Despite slow growth, very long life ensures long period as adult. Therefore will assign 2nd highest fire value.
Final Value = 4

DEFENSE
Base Score: ???
Very little info. Tree not very tall with strong wood & extensive root system indicates tree should be well suited to wind load. Will assign average rating due to lack of info.
Final Value = 3