Common Name
Chinkapin Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus muehlenbergii
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Moderate
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
Round
Mature Height
50 feet
Crown Spread
55 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable. Slow grower and difficult to transplant. Red, yellow to brown fall color.