Species: Quercus muehlenbergii

(kwer'kus mule-en-ber'gee-i)

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

No cultivars of this species exist as of yet. However, due to it's superior urban tolerance, this species will likely go through significant selection in future.

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 35' - 50' (spread 35' - 50')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: open rounded

Ornamental Other: dull yellow green leaf, underside silvery white

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: Not tolerant of shade

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

leaf miners, orange striped oak worm, acorn weevils

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to dry, alkaline soils in eastern U.S.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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