Name: Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinquapin Oak)
Average Landscape Size: 30–40 ft tall × 25–35 ft wide; rounded to oval canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; adaptable to various light conditions
Water Needs: Low to moderate; extremely drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7; excellent heat and cold tolerance, native to Texas
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal care; no fertilization needed, prune only for structure when young
Detailed Description: This magnificent 30-gallon Chinquapin Oak is pure Texas heritage with those gorgeous scalloped leaves that look completely different from other oaks – it's like having a living piece of Texas history in your landscape! At this impressive specimen size, you're getting instant mature presence with a native oak that's perfectly adapted to our Willis climate and soil conditions. Those unique leaves turn beautiful yellow-orange in fall, and the acorns are absolute wildlife magnets for squirrels, deer, and birds. Most homeowners love these at 30–40 feet tall with that classic rounded oak canopy that provides incredible shade and character. Here in East Texas, this native beauty is incredibly drought-tough and handles our heat, storms, and soil like it was born here – because it was! This is your authentic Texas oak that connects your landscape to our natural heritage while providing generations of shade and wildlife habitat!
Created: September 18, 2025
Name: Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinquapin Oak)
Average Landscape Size: 30–40 ft tall × 25–35 ft wide; rounded to oval canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; adaptable to various light conditions
Water Needs: Low to moderate; extremely drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7; excellent heat and cold tolerance, native to Texas
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal care; no fertilization needed, prune only for structure when young
Detailed Description: This magnificent 30-gallon Chinquapin Oak is pure Texas heritage with those gorgeous scalloped leaves that look completely different from other oaks – it's like having a living piece of Texas history in your landscape! At this impressive specimen size, you're getting instant mature presence with a native oak that's perfectly adapted to our Willis climate and soil conditions. Those unique leaves turn beautiful yellow-orange in fall, and the acorns are absolute wildlife magnets for squirrels, deer, and birds. Most homeowners love these at 30–40 feet tall with that classic rounded oak canopy that provides incredible shade and character. Here in East Texas, this native beauty is incredibly drought-tough and handles our heat, storms, and soil like it was born here – because it was! This is your authentic Texas oak that connects your landscape to our natural heritage while providing generations of shade and wildlife habitat!
Created: September 18, 2025