Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinquapin or Yellow Oak
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
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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.