Chinkapin Oak (
Quercus muehlenbergii
)
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Family
Fagaceae
Description
Plant Data
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Deciduous Perennial Tree
Where to Find It
There are several smaller Chinkapin Oaks in the very NW corner of Crow Island Woods.
How to Recognize It
In comparison with the other oaks of Crow Island, Chinkapin Oak leaves are barely serrated. They are slightly squiggly at the edges.
Why to Like
Large native Oaks, related to the White Oak.
Mature Size
40 - 60 feet tall. 50 - 70 feet wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
- Medium:
Zones
5a - 7b
Bloom Period
April
Flower Color
Yellowish-Green
Foliage Color
Animals That Use It
Seeds:
Data Sheets
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
USDA
USDA Northeastern Area
Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources
Wikipedia
Photos:
Google Image Search
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Flickr