Chinquapin Oak
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Also known as Chinkapin Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Chestnut Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak, Yellow Oak, Rock Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii, commonly called Chinquapin (or Chinkapin) oak, is a medium-sized deciduous oak of the white oak group that typically grows 40-60' (less frequently to 80') tall with an open rounded crown. It is native to central and eastern North America and is typically found on dry upland sites, often in rocky, alkaline soils. As the leaves emerge, insignificant monoecious yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring. Fruits are tiny oval acorns (to 3/4" long) with scaly cups that extend to approximately 1/2 the acorn length. Acorns are valued food for a variety of wildlife. Narrow, oblong-lanceolate, shiny green leaves (4-7" long) have coarse marginal teeth. Leaves resemble the leaves of chestnut (Castanea), whose nut is sometimes called chinquapin, hence the common name of this oak whose acorn is sweet and edible. Also, it is sometimes commonly called yellow chestnut oak. Fall color is variable but usually undistinguished shades of yellow and brown.
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Height: 40’-60'
Spread: 50'-70'
Bloom: April
Light: Full Sun
Water: Dry to Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7
Origin: Eastern North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
