120 likes | 254 Vues
Rock Chestnut Oak Quercus Montana Willd. By Egypt Crider 06/23/10 Elective Science. Kingdom: Plantae (Plants) Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants) Class: Magnoliopsida ( Dicotyledon ) Order: Fagales (Flowering plants) Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)
E N D
Rock Chestnut OakQuercus MontanaWilld By Egypt Crider 06/23/10 Elective Science
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 Quercusprinus Classification
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 Shape, Form and Type
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 Bark Figure 2: Bark of Rock Chestnut Oak
Twig Leaf • 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 Twig and Leaf
Figure 4: Twig Figure 3: RCO Leaves
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 Bud, Flower and Fruit
Figure 7: RCO Fruit Figure 5: Buds Figure 6: Rock Chestnut Oak Flower (Male)
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 Habitat and Range
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 Uses Figure 10: RCO Ceiling Beams
2010. Quercusprinus. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://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 • 2010. Quercusprinus Fact Sheet. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 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 • 1997-2010. Chestnut Oak. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://www.dof.virginia.gov/trees/oak-chestnut.htm • 2010. Quercusprinus L. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 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.htm References (Text)
Figure 1: Rock Chestnut Oak Form. Date Retrieved- 06/23/10 http://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 • Figure 3: RCO Leaves. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 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.htm • Figure 5: Buds. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://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 • Figure 7: RCO Fruit. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 http://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 • Figure 9: Chestnut Oak Desk. Date Retrieved- 06/24/10 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 References (Pictures)