Description: Medium deciduous oak with distinctive shaggy bark and distinctive acornsHabit: Medium Oak in the White Oak group reaching 60 feet high and up to 70 feet wideCulture: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sunHardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 7Origin: Central and Eastern North AmericaAttributes: Shade tree with interesting bark and showy acornsThe Chinkapin Oak is native to central and eastern United states and grows moderately as a young tree then very slowly as it matures. The first set of acorns develop when the tree is about 30 years old. Its name honors Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg, 18-19th century Lutheran minister-botanist from Pennsylvania.This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 2' tall.Bare root planting tips: If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center. Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery. Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.
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