Quercus muehlenbergii
Description
Chinkapin Oak is an attractive, strikingly unique oak species with lustrous dark green chestnut-like leaves and uniform pyramidal habit. It is tolerant of a range of soil moistures and is also tolerant of alkaline soils. Winter silhouette is attractive due to light gray bark and upright branching.
Dr. Michael Dirr: “Quite an attractive tree especially in old age, with an indication
Information
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Canopy Type | Overstory |
Canopy Shape | Pyramidal |
Soil Condition Tolerances | |
Spring Interest | |
Fall Interest | Yes |
Native Habitat | Native |
Hardiness | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Seasonal Color | Yellow |
Shape | Pyramidal |
Height | 40-60' |
Spread | 50-70' |
Summer Dig | Yes |
Own Root Clone | Yes |
