Quercus muehlenbergii ~ Chinkapin Oak full-shade but it becomes rough and

but it becomes rough and fissured as it ages

Carex cherokeensis iNat-129336248

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(2) Sheila Sund from Salem

Quercus muehlenbergii ~ Chinkapin Oak full-shade but it becomes rough andChinkapin Oak is a medium sized native deciduous tree with an open globular crown. The toothed foliage that resembles chestnut leaves is a dark green and turns shades of yellow brown in fall. The acorns have cups that cover half the nut and are edible, but it may take 30 years to produce first acorn crop. Best grown in full sun and rich acidic well drained soils. Tolerates wet soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 40 60 Spread: 50