Thursday, October 14, 2021

Dwarf Chinkapin Oak

 Dwarf Chinkapin Oak

Quercus prinoides

Finally, an Oak SHRUB to add a new type of style to the landscape! 

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak is a very rare small tree or large shrub in the wild and in commerce. This Oak species stays compact usually only getting 10'-20' tall and wide if never pruned. Due to its slow scrubby growth habit, it is very easy to train to a desired size of less than 8'.


Hardiness: USDA Zones: 5-9


Mature Size: 10'-15' tall and wide (rarely reaches 20')


Light: Full sun-part shade


Water:  Dry-moist


Soils: Acidic moist well draining soils are preferred. Very versatile. Drought tolerant. Will adapt to slight alkaline soils.


Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous

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