
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
The Chinkapin Oak Tree or Quercus muehlenbergii is a white Oak tree with a full, lovely form. Mature trees stand 40 to 60 feet tall and 50 to 70 feet wide. The glossy green foliage has slight hints of yellow. The leaves are smaller than many other Oak varieties but look similar to chestnut leaves. The foliage has a narrow form with coarsely toothed or wavy edges. Leaves transition to golden yellow or coppery brown by fall. The light gray bark has an irregular texture and provides color and contrast in a winter landscape. Springtime flowers are not very showy but lead to acorns that provide additional color and texture, and serve as a valuable food source for birds and other animals.
Young Chinkapin Oak Trees have a pyramidal appearance that develops into an open form and full, rounded canopy with maturity. Use this tree to line a street or driveway or to cast shade on a home or outdoor entertaining area. This deciduous tree thrives in environments that are unsuitable for many oak cultivars. The Chinkapin Oak is a low-maintenance tree that is generally disease resistant and long lived.
Chinkapin Oak Tree Care
Plant Chinkapin in full sun. Unlike most oak trees, the Chinkapin Oak can handle alkaline soil. It prefers fertile soil that is moist and well drained. Young trees need consistent water. Established trees only need water during an extended dry period.
Prune Chinkapin Oak trees during winter when the tree is dormant. Trees are more susceptible to disease when pruned during the growing season, and pruning during dormancy is less stressful for the tree.
Chinkapin Oak Tree Spacing
Plant trees 60 feet apart, from center to center, so each canopy has room to spread. Allow a minimum of 70 feet between the tree and buildings, including homes and sheds. The Chinkapin Oak Tree has a central tap root, which allows ground covers or perennial shrubs to grow in the dappled light underneath the tree without interfering with the tree’s growth.
Chinkapin Oak Tree Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 7 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 40 - 60 Feet |
Mature Spread: 50 - 70 Feet |
Spacing: 50 - 70 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Green, Yellow |
Flower Description: Yellow Green Shades |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Orange, Yellow |
Foliage Description: Green to Yellow-Orange Colors in the Fall |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: |
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
Features: Foliage Interest |
Brand: Plant Select |
Common Name: Chinkapin Oak Tree |
Other Name(s): oak |
Scientific Name: Quercus muehlenbergii |
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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