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Chestnut Leafed Oak - Quercus castaneifolia
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Chestnut Leafed Oak - Quercus castaneifolia
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of Quercus castaneifolia. Its bold, chestnut-like foliage, dense spreading canopy, and powerful architectural form make it a defining specimen for prestige properties where scale and permanence matter.
Why Chestnut Leafed Oak
Bold, distinctive foliage: Large, deeply lobed leaves deliver strong textural presence and visual weight few trees can match.
Dense shade canopy: Develops a broad, spreading crown that provides serious coverage across expansive open areas.
Architectural structure: Upright, stately form adds immediate gravitas as a standalone specimen or within a composed planting scheme.
Seasonal character: Rich green through spring and summer; clean leaf drop in autumn punctuates the landscape calendar.
Generational longevity: A long-lived species that accrues value over decades, anchoring a property's landscape identity for generations.
Ideal Applications
Landmark specimen planting: Positioned as a dominant focal point on large open lawns or estate grounds.
Avenue and driveway lining: Repeated plantings along formal entries create a commanding arrival sequence.
Shade structure for entertaining zones: Canopy scale makes it effective over terraces, courtyards, and open recreation areas.
Park and estate landscapes: Suited to institutional, resort, and high-end residential projects requiring long-term landscape gravitas.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 12–18m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Deep, well-drained loam or clay-loam; tolerates a range of soil types including alkaline; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly during hot and dry periods. Apply a 75–100mm layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 20–30m
Width: 15–20m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Iran, Caucasus region, Central Asia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
