Chestnut Oak Tree Quantity: (Buy More, Save More):Buy 1 Get 1 Free Watch this tree for signs 393914 Watch this tree for signs of fungal issues and treat immediately Its contrasting foliage color complements flowering shrubs and perennials‚ evergreens‚ ornamental grasses‚ conifers‚ and other hardy perennials‚ making them suitable for use as a specimen tree‚ lining walks and patios‚ and in groupings for spectacular ornamental plantings and landscape accents․ Landscape designers and professionals appreciate its versatility and its ability to add beauty and sophistication to almost any landscape design scheme․ The chestnut oak is one of the most handsome of trees and in summer the thick dark green foliage gives it a bushy appearance and in the autumn the tree is very colorful․ The dark brown bark which is deeply fissured and scaly adds to the ornamental value of the tree․ Its wide spreading crown makes it a suitable candidate for cultivation as an ornamental tree in parks or gardens․ In addition‚ its height gives it a skyline presence with smaller species‚ an impressive sight to visitors and a beautiful background to those who live near it․ The chestnut oak is commonly used as an ornamental tree in the landscape design of medium to large home grounds and parks due to its wide ranging crown which provides large amounts of cooling shade during warm periods․ The chestnut oak is attractive to gardeners because it is compatible with native plant and animal species‚ as well as other competitors․ It is also an extremely hardy tree that can be found in a collection of landscapes across the world‚ whether it be a city‚ suburb‚ or rural area‚ and in a rain garden or as a reforestation tree because of its ecological importance․