Quercus muehlenbergii #3
Quercus muehlenbergii #3
Chinkapin Oak
Large shade tree
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$6999
$69.99
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NATIVE - A deciduous tree in the white oak group with a clean, straight trunk and a narrow, rounded crown. The bark is light ashy gray and broken into thin, narrow flakes. Leaves are yellowish green in summer, turning yellow-brown or red in fall. The acorns mature in a single season.
Botanical Name- Quercus muehlenbergii
Pronunciation- KWER-kus mew-len-BER-gee-eye
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 50 ft
Mature Height- 50 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers rich, moist soil, but tolerant of drier sites
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Chickasaw Plum – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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