Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak)
$ 62.00
Also known as Chinquapin Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak.
Chinkapin Oak is a large, stately tree with glossy, wavy-edged leaves that turn orange-red in fall. Excellent shade tree for large spaces. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including the heavy clay and rocky limestone soils of North Texas. It produces acorns that are a key food source for wildlife. One of the best oaks for our area.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low, medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | N/A |
| Bloom time | Spring (catkins) |
| Mature height | 40-60 ft |
| Mature spread | 40-60 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, mammals |
| Fall color | Orange, red, brown |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
