Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak, Rock Chestnut Oak, Yellow Oak, Rock Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii, chinkapin oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree with strong branches and a rounded shape. The tree can tolerate various soil conditions and grows at a fast rate with medium water requirements.
Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Armillaria. Allergy health hazard.
Excellent potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 4 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, fast growth rate. Signs of herbivory and leaf dieback on a few individuals.
Best germination with seed sown outside in late winter. Seedlings are moderately fast growing, for an oak.