Oak Chinquapin DescriptionBotanical Name: Quercus muehlenbergii A native to the central and eastern U.S. Leaves are shiny yellow-green above, whitish underneath. Alternate, simple, 4" to 6 1/2" long, half as wide, oblong to oblong-lanceolate, usally rounded at base, coarsley toothed. Bark is rough and flaky, ash-gray in color. Egg-shaped, edible, 1/2" to 1" acorns are enclosed by 1/4 to 1/2 inch, warty cap. Growth rate is medium, slowing down with age. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Oak ChinquapinPlant Type: Deciduous Mature Size: 50' tall x 60' wide Water: Moderate, once established. Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 30' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Good shade tree for a large area. Slow to moderate growth rate.