Quercus muehlenbergii
Common name: Chinquapin Oak
This unique oak has a very narrow environmental niche in northeastern Illinois. It is found on very shallow soils that overlay limestone. Chinquapin has done well as a street tree because of its tolerance of high pH and drought resistance. Leaves are unusual in that they are not lobed and have serrated teeth along their margin. This tree is one of the faster growing oaks at two feet to as much as four feet per year. However, when the tree grows four feet taller in one year, the next year it takes a time out and grows side branches. Acorns are not messy on this tree. The small, very sweet acorn is highly sought after by wildlife. Bark and structure are very similar to White Oak.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Tree
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 50 Feet
- Mature width
- 50 Feet
- Max height
- 1 020 Inches
- Max width
- 60 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds