Chinquapin Oak
Chinquapin Oak
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Quercus muhlenbergii
Quercus muhlenbergii
Chinquapin Oak, Chinkapin
Eastern North America, west to Texas
45
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50 feet
35
–
45 feet
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Birds
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About This Plant
Sun or light shade; deciduous, with saw-toothed “chinquapin” margins and a rounded canopy that provides terrific shade. Chinquapin oak does well in limestone soils around San Antonio and grows at a moderate rate. It’s moderately resistant to oak wilt.
Maintenance
Pruning is always optional. Cuts should only be made at a bud or branch; in general, focus on minimizing dead, damaged, or rubbing branches. As with any tree, remove no more than 25% of the total canopy during any five-year cycle.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Tree
Size:
45-50' H, 35-45' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Green, Yellow
Bloom Time:
April
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Salvia greggii
Chasmanthium latifolium
Malvaviscus drummondii
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