Exposure
Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Squirrels
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Plant Introduction
Texas Superstar®
Best Characteristics
Fall Leaf Color
Seed
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average
Moist
Well Drained
Plant Type
Tree
Shade Tree
Large Tree
Best Usages
Wildlife Habitat
Landscape Specimen
Provide Shade
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Sound Barrier
Specimen
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Quercus muehlenbergii 'Chinkapin Oak'

Fall Leaf color
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OAK 'CHINKAPIN'

Chinkapin Oak is rounded in youth but with maturity developing an open rounded crown. This tree has dark yellowish green leaves in summer changing to yellow or orange in fall. A very attractive tree especially in old age with its large scaly gray trunks and branches.

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Very easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
Interesting Notes:
Chinkapin Oak is a very attractive tree especially in it's old age
.Photos Courtesy of OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Sooner Plant Farm.

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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
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Height
40-50 Feet
Spread
40-50 Feet
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Sku #1138 Tree - 3-4 ft tall - 2 gallon Potted = (1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters) - * - (24 units available - S) $29.95
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Sku #3538 Tree - 4-5 ft tall - 5 gallon Potted = (4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - large package - four year plant - * $49.95
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