Chinkapin Oak | Quercus muehlenbergii

Scientific Name

Quercus muehlenbergii

Common Name

Chinkapin Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak, Yellow Oak, Rock Oak

Photo of Quercus muehlenbergii.
Tree Description

Quercus muehlenbergii, chinkapin oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree with strong branches and a rounded shape. The tree can tolerate various soil conditions and grows at a fast rate with medium water requirements.

Tree Size
Medium
Height at Maturity
30ft–60ft
Width at Maturity
40ft–50ft
Growth Rate
24 inches/year
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Medium Water
Potential Issues

Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Armillaria. Allergy health hazard.

Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Excellent
Field Trial Monitoring Results

Excellent potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 4 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, fast growth rate. Signs of herbivory and leaf dieback on a few individuals. 

Propagation Results

Best germination with seed sown outside in late winter. Seedlings are moderately fast growing, for an oak.

Additional Images
Photo of Quercus muehlenbergii.
Photo of Quercus muehlenbergii.