Chinquapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii)
Return to our Trees of Canada resource here:
Trees of Canada →
Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Quercus muehlenbergii
Common English name: Chinquapin oak
Other names: Chinkapin oak, yellow chestnut oak
French name: Chêne jaune
Habitat
Found in south-western and south-eastern Ontario.
Other notes
Often grows on limestone soil and sand dunes.
Hardiness zone(s)
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
Images:
No information available
Follow us on social media to keep up-to-date.