Chinkapin oak is native to the Midwest, where it is often found as a specimen planting or as part of a grouping of trees in parks and large areas. Chinkapin oaks are found on dry, limestone outcrops in the wild and perform well in alkaline soils. Its glossy, coarsely-toothed leaves are yellow-green and small compared to most oaks. Young trees retain a pyramidal to oval habit with a pale gray, scaly ridged central trunk. As trees age, the crown becomes more rounded.
Height: | 50 - 80 ft |
Spread: | 50 - 70 ft |
Shape: | Pyramid, Round |
Flower: | Inconspicuous |
Foliage: | Green |
Fall Color: | Orange, Yellow |
Species: | Quercus - Oak |
Hardiness Zone: | 5, 6, 7 |