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Chinquapin Oak, Yellow Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program
Climate Resiliency
4 out of 5 stars
Erect, oval habit when young. Irregular, rounded to spreading habit in maturity. Leaves are 4-7 long, oval to oblong, medium to yellow-green with wavy to toothed margins. Catkin flowers are insignificant. Acorns are a food source for wildlife. Does not grow well in poorly-drained soils. Does not transplant well. Prune for shape. Litter from leaf and acorn drop.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Medium, Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun
- Height range: 30 Feet
- Width range: 30 Feet
- Canopy value: 530 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium, Slow
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Autumn
- General foliage color: Yellow, Green
- Fall foliage color: Brown, Yellow, Orange
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Central and Eastern U.S.
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
- USDA hardiness zone: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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