Chinkapin Oak
Botanical Name: Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin)
Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt Nursery
About Chinkapin Oak
A stately Oak with a rounded crown and attractive foliage with wavy edges. It also produces sweet edible acorns. It is native to dry upland sites in North America and makes a beautiful lawn or park tree. 2009 SMA Tree Of The Year.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Chinkapin Oak
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Brown, Yellow and Orange
Bloom Time:
Apr
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Rounded
Mature Height:
40ft to 60ft
Mature Width:
40ft to 70ft
Attributes:
Attracts Birds