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Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chinkapin Oak

Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chinkapin Oak

FOR-143
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chinkapin Oak

Authored by: Laurie Thomas Darren Morris

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Abstract

Chinkapin oak is a found throughout eastern and central North America and is a member of the white oak group. This oak grows well on alkaline soils. It typically grows 35 to 80 feet tall. The foliage and acorns are an important wildlife food.

Core Details

Publication ID

FOR-143

Status

New

Publication Date

April 22, 2026

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes


Keywords

oak, silviculture

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu