Flora Database

Plant Name:

Chinquapin Oak

Scientific Name:

Quercus muehlenbergii

Description:

Chinquapin Oak is a deciduous tree with distinctive, toothed leaves and acorns that are an important food source for wildlife. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 60 to 80 feet.

Habitat:

Dry upland forests, rocky slopes

Fauna:

Chinquapin Oak provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. The acorns are an important food source for wildlife and are consumed by birds, squirrels, and other animals.

Growing Conditions:

Chinquapin Oak thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun.

Uses:

Chinquapin Oak wood is valued for its strength and durability. The acorns can be processed into flour or roasted for consumption.

Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):

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Poisonous:

Fun Facts:

Chinquapin Oak is also known as "Yellow Chestnut Oak" or "Rock Oak".