Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak)

Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak)Also known as Chinquapin Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak. Chinkapin Oak is a large, stately tree with glossy, wavy edged leaves that turn orange red in fall. Excellent shade tree for large spaces. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including the heavy clay and rocky limestone soils of North Texas. It produces acorns that are a key food source for wildlife. One of the best oaks for our area. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use

green Bloom time Spring Mature height 15-80 ft Attracts Birds

Bur Oaks are used by a wide range of wildlife

Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun to shade Bloom time Spring Mature height 60-80 ft Mature width 60-80 ft Attracts Butterflies

We find that it is much easier to curb its tendency to wander if watering only as needed

Heartleaf Skullcap can be used as a ground cover

you can pick them to make a jelly or just eat them straight off the bush

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Red Bloom time Spring

Wheat Middling’s

Prairie Flameleaf Sumac is a winner if you are looking to a large shrub or small tree with excellent fall color in reds and oranges

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color White Bloom time Spring through fall

Banded Tussock Moth

Loosens clay soils better than gypsum and is cheaper to use