Dwarf Chinkapin Oak Quercus prinoides

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Botanical Name:

Quercus prinoides

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

prinoides

Common Name:

Dwarf Chinkapin Oak

Height:
13-20 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* The dwarf chinkapin oak is a large, clonally spreading deciduous shrub or very small tree that typically only grows to 13-20 feet (4-6 m) tall and 13-20 feet (4-6 m) wide.
* The acorns of dwarf chinkapin oak are sweet tasting and relished by humans and many kinds of wildlife. more...
* Plants produce a deep taproot and need to be planted out into their permanent positions as soon as possible, in fact seed sown in situ will produce the best trees. more...
* Dwarf Chinkapin oak can produce acorns at 3 - 5 years.
* The largest known dwarf chinkapin oak is growing in Richardson County, Nebraska. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov