Price range: $2.55 through $16.00
Chinkapin oak is a species of oak tree in the white oak group, named for the resemblance of its leaves to those of the Allegheny chinkapin, a type of chestnut.
Bare-root trees and shrubs ship seasonally in spring and fall, when dormant. (All of our plants are bare-root) They do not ship immediately after ordering. Timing depends on the plant variety, weather, and availability.
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Read our shipping schedule and ordering policiesChinkapin Oak is in the white oak family with deeply cut lobes on the leaves.
Scientific Name: Quercus muehlenbergi
Zone: 5-7 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 50-80 ft
Mature Width: 50-70 ft
Fruit: 1/2″ acorn
Flowers: Catkins
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: Slow
Soil: Moist, well-drained alkaline
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds. Also provides great cover.
