TREASURE TREES

#107 Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana)

There is little known about this tree but it is no longer standing.

Statistics (2000)

  • Circumference (In.): 138"
  • Height (Ft.): 98'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 75'
  • Total Points: 255

More Information

  • Nominated By: Unknown
  • Year Added: 2000
  • Owned By: Myers Park Presbyterian Church
  • Current condition: Gone
  • Neighborhood: Myers Park
  • Property Type: Private Church
  • Nearest Address: Myers Park Presbyterian Church 2501 Oxford Place
  • Ecological Value: Chestnut Oaks are known for very large acorns that have a high wildlife value. The bark resembles that of a Chestnut tree, hence its name.
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