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.