Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenbergii)
18” - 24" Bare Root Seedling
The chinkapin oak is native to lower Michigan and occurs as a minor component in eastern deciduous forests. The acorn of this species is especially sweet and wildlife utilize this tree for food, cover, and nesting sites. The chinkapin oak is susceptible to oak wilt, but is otherwise relatively pest free.
Height: 45 ft
Soils: Seasonally flooded to well drained, alkaline soils
Water: Flood and Drought tolerant
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Wildlife: den tree/nutrition/browse
Picture by Bruce Kirchoff
18” - 24" Bare Root Seedling
The chinkapin oak is native to lower Michigan and occurs as a minor component in eastern deciduous forests. The acorn of this species is especially sweet and wildlife utilize this tree for food, cover, and nesting sites. The chinkapin oak is susceptible to oak wilt, but is otherwise relatively pest free.
Height: 45 ft
Soils: Seasonally flooded to well drained, alkaline soils
Water: Flood and Drought tolerant
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Wildlife: den tree/nutrition/browse
Picture by Bruce Kirchoff
18” - 24" Bare Root Seedling
The chinkapin oak is native to lower Michigan and occurs as a minor component in eastern deciduous forests. The acorn of this species is especially sweet and wildlife utilize this tree for food, cover, and nesting sites. The chinkapin oak is susceptible to oak wilt, but is otherwise relatively pest free.
Height: 45 ft
Soils: Seasonally flooded to well drained, alkaline soils
Water: Flood and Drought tolerant
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Wildlife: den tree/nutrition/browse
Picture by Bruce Kirchoff