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    Quercus muehlenbergii

    Also Known As

    • Quercus acuminata
    • Quercus acuminata
    • Quercus alexanderi
    • Quercus alexanderi
    • Quercus prinoides
    • Quercus prinoides var. acuminata
    • Chestnut Oak
    • Chinkapin Oak
    • Chinquapin Oak
    • Rock Chestnut Oak
    • Rock Oak
    • Yellow Chestnut Oak
    • Yellow Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 50'-70'

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

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    Quercus muehlenbergii plant details

    Quercus muehlenbergii is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus muehlenbergii

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 50 FT - 70 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus muehlenbergii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to the Eastern United States this variety from the white oak group forms a open globular crown. Relativly drought tolerant. Growth Rate fast

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Quercus muehlenbergii plant

    How to Grow Quercus muehlenbergii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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