Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Description:
This is a low maintenance shade tree with a rounded habit. The narrow, coarsely toothed leaves which differ from most oaks, look more like chestnut leaves. The acorn is sweet and edible.
Power Line Approved: No
Min. street tree planting width: 8 feet
Mature Height: 50-60 feet
Mature Spread: 40-50 feet
Tree Shape: Rounded
Where to Plant:
Great specimen shade tree for your yard or in a wide planting strip without overhead power lines.
Leaves:
Narrow, coarsely toothed, shiny green leaves. They look more like chestnut leaves. Yellow-orange fall color.
Fruit:
Sweet and edible acorn.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Plant in full sun. Prefers well drained soils, but adaptable to wide range of soils.
Potential Problems:
Can be susceptible to oak wilt.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections