Chinquapin Oak

Chinquapin or Chinkapin oak is native to eastern and central North America. It is a relatively large tree, growing between 10-20 meters tall. They are usually found on dry sites, limestone outcrops and rocky ridges in the wild and perform well in alkaline soils. Chinkapin oak is closely related to the smaller but generally similar dwarf chinkapin oak (Quercus prinoides). Chinkapin oak is usually a tree, but occasionally shrubby, while dwarf chinkapin oak is a low-growing, clone-forming shrub.