West Texas Nursery
Chinkapin Oak - Container
Chinkapin Oak - Container
Regular price
$100.00 USD
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$100.00 USD
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(for 25 seedlings)
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A medium or large tree reaching a height of 70 feet and a trunk to 3 feet in diameter, with a rounded crown of glossy, green foliage. It is also planted widely as a shade tree suitable for limestone soils
| Latin Name |
Quercus muehlenbergii |
| Tree Size | Large |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Needs | Suitable for limestone soils, but prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils |
| Tolerances | Drought; alkaline soils |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; acorns eaten by wildlife |
| Features | Attractive, light-colored bark; deep green leave color creates a lush appearance |
| Problems | Fallen acorns can be a nuisance |
| Comments | Good for limestone soils; excellent shade tree |
