Native to the Midwest, Chinkapin Oak, also known as Chinquapin Oak, is a specimen tree commonly planted in large space areas. Its glossy, tooth-shaped leaves appear a dark green and turn yellow and burnt orange during the fall. Its hardy gray, scaly trunk provides year-round interest during the winter months.

Also known as yellow chestnut oak, rock oak or yellow oak, Chinkapin Oak is a wildlife magnet. Its acorns provide a food source for animals including deer, black bears, chipmunks, and squirrels. Chinkapin Oak grows best in full sunlight and acidic, well-drained soil. Plant this shade tree in your yard and watch it reach heights of 40 to 60 feet throughout the years.