Product Description

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The Chinkapin Oak is an outstanding wildlife tree that combines beauty, durability, and dependable acorn production. This hardy native oak thrives in a wide range of growing conditions, including poor or rocky soils, making it an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, large landscapes, and conservation plantings.

Each fall, the tree produces abundant sweet acorns that are highly prized by deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, black bears, and many species of birds, including certain ducks. Acorns ripen from October through November, providing an important late-season food source for wildlife.

The Chinkapin Oak has a medium growth rate and develops into a strong, attractive shade tree with a broad, rounded canopy. It is drought tolerant once established, long-lived, and easy to grow, making it an excellent investment for both wildlife enthusiasts and homeowners.

Mature Size: 40–50 ft. tall
Growth Rate: Medium
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including poor sites
Wildlife Benefits: Produces abundant acorns enjoyed by deer, wild turkeys, black bears, squirrels, ducks, and other wildlife
Acorn Ripening: October–November
Zones: 4–8