Quercus muehlenbergii, the chinquapin (or chinkapin) oak, is a deciduous species of tree in the white oak group (Quercus sect. Quercus). The species was often called Quercus acuminata in …

Chinkapin nuts are palatable to humans as well as wildlife. They have a sweet flavor and are eaten by many birds and mammals. They can be difficult to harvest and are not grown …

Chinkapin Burs versus Chestnut Bur Chinkapin burs are often in grape-like clusters. Chinkapins have only one small, pointed nut per bur (versus up to three nuts per bur for chestnuts). …

Allegheny chinkapin is a spreading shrub or small tree reaching a mature height of 20 feet under ideal conditions. The leaves are similar to the Chinese or American chestnut only smaller.

May 4, 2021 · Chinkapin or chinquapin is a small tree found throughout the southeastern United States. It has one nut in a burr that opens into two halves which gives the tree a distinctive …

Sep 16, 2023 · Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) is a low-maintenance native oak with attractive glossy chestnut-like leaves. It grows even in tough, poor soil.

Aug 27, 2025 · Chinkapins are native North American trees and shrubs known for their small, sweet, and edible nuts. These plants, belonging to the genus Castanea, are often found in …

Quercus muehlenbergii, commonly called Chinkapin (or Chinquapin) oak, is a medium sized deciduous oak of the white oak group that typically grows 40-60’ (less frequently to 80’) tall …

Chinkapin oak is native to the Midwest, where it is often found as a specimen planting or as part of a grouping of trees in parks and large areas. Chinkapin oaks are found on dry, limestone …

Mar 1, 2019 · Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) is a native oak which is often not recognized as an oak when first encountered. It does not have lobed leaves like most other …