Quercus muehlenbergii Engelm.
Chinkapin oak, chinquapin oak, yellow oak

• Zone:

  to zone 4

• Preferred habitat:

  Calcareous (limestone) woodland soils, but does well in most soils

• Size:

  Large

• Evergreen/fall color:

  No

• Urban tolerance:

  Low

• Propagation:

  IMMEDIATE stratification required

• General information:

  The leaves of the chinkapin oak are almost identical to those of the chestnut oak. The bark looks almost identical to the white oak, but has a more tan cast to it.