Chinkapin Oak
$20.00 – $50.00
Description
| Chinkapin Oak | ||
| Description | Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), sometimes spelled chinquapin, is a deciduous tree with large leaves and ashy, light gray bark. Chinkapin has the smallest acorn of any oak species which wildlife love. Like other oaks, it makes a good shade tree and its lumber is valuable. While young, it is tolerant of shading but prefers full sun as it get larger. Chinkapin oak is a good pasture tree but needs to be guarded when young. | |
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Seedling information
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Age | 0-2 years |
| Size | 12-18″ | |
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Size
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Height | 40 – 50 ft. |
| Spread | 40 – 50 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Moderate-slow | |
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Needs
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Sun | Full sun – part shade |
| Water use | Medium | |
| Soil | Rocky or sandy, well drained soils | |
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Nut
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Bloom time | March – May |
| Bloom color | Yellow, green, brown | |
| Fruit type | Nut | |
| Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
| Nativeness | Native | |
| Benefits | Good for wildlife, shade, pastures, lumber | |
| Climate Change Hardiness | Medium adaptability (US Forest Service) | |
Additional information
| Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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