The Chestnut Oak is a long-lived, deciduous tree. It would be a great choice as a shade tree for your front yard, or in a place where soil is unsuitable for most other trees. It’s decorative, great for wildlife, and has a variety of uses. In the spring, yellow-green catkins will appear on your Chestnut Oak, hidden by the emerging leaves. However, you’ll know they’re there because the bees will love them and will fill your tree with their buzzing song. The toothed leaves are leathery to the touch and dark green. The grey-green underside of the foliage presents a subtle two-tone color that softens the overall affect. In the fall, those same leaves will transform to a yellow-brown color to brighten up your fall landscape. Your Chestnut Oak will produce 1 ¼-inch oval acorns that are eaten by several types of wildlife, and the tree is useful for shelter and nesting by a variety of animals. Today's small Chestnut Oak will eventually reach a height of 70 feet!