About This Plant
As an oak, this tree is a power plant in that it supports over 500 species of butterflies and moths. Its acorns provide critical mast for birds and mammals, too. It produces a sweet acorn, which can be eaten if roasted. This species, which is sometimes called Yellow Chestnut Oak, prefers alkaline, well drained soils.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The wood of the Chinkapin Oak has been used to make barrels, fencing, crossties, fuel and occasionally furniture
Alternate Names
Yellow Chestnut Oak
