Quercus muehlenbergii

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Chinquapin or Yellow Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Large green leaves give a lush appearance. Handles heat of Phoenix summers. Fall color orange to bronze. Rapid. West Texas native, extremely cold hardy. Can grow to mature size of 90' tall by 40' wide, tends to stay smaller in low desert. Leaves distinctive saw tooth rich green. Native well drained bottomland soils & limestone hills near water but adaptable. Not troubled by diseases/pests. Open rounded crown with age. One of most underrated, slow but great. Alkaline soil tolerant.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.