Oak Chinkapin – #5 Container

Description

Chinkapin Oak

General Information

‘The Chinkapin Oak features ash gray bark that breaks into narrow, thin flakes adding interest. The dark green summer leaves turn yellow orange to brownish purple in fall. The underside of the leaves is pale green to white. Inconspicuous yellow catkins bloom in spring. Small, sweet acorns ripen in fall, attracting a variety of wildlife. This slow to medium growing tree has a rounded habit when young. As it matures, the crown spreads with irregular  branching. It is sometimes called Chestnut Oak because the leaves are similar to chestnuts. Chinkapin is a great specimen tree for large areas of the landscape.

Additional Information

Quercus muehlenbergii grows best in Full Sun. It will grow 30-40’ tall with a spread of 45-50’.  Heat and drought tolerant.

Care & Shipping Notes

Plant in average, well drained soil.  Will tolerate a variety of soil types.  No serious insect or disease problems. Caterpillars, stink bugs, leaf hoppers, weevils, treehoppers and aphids may be pests.  NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THESE US STATES AND TERRITORIES: AK, HI, GM, PR, VI. Also, WE NO LONGER SHIP TO CALIFORNIA due to Department of Ag restrictions on live plants.