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Quercus prinoides (Dwarf Chinkapin Oak seed) Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.

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Dwarf Chinkapin Oak

These seeds are too perishable to be sent overseas! Do not order if you are an international customer. Most acorns already have radicle emergence.

Quercus prinoides

Quantity

Please select the quantity desired, and we will advise availability and price as soon as possible.

Details

Min. hardiness zone:

5

Item ID:

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

New Zealand

Growing Info

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

Quercus prinoides, Dwarf Chinkapin Oak, is a small, deciduous shrub or tree that grows up to 13-20 feet tall and wide. This oak is native to Eastern and Central North America, ranging from New Hampshire to the Carolinian forest zone of southern Ontario and eastern Nebraska, south to Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The acorns of Dwarf Chinkapin Oak are delicious, making it a favorite among wildlife and humans alike. With a deep taproot, the best trees are grown from seed sown in situ and planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible. This species starts producing acorns in just 3-5 years and maintains its stunning ornamental value through its unique habit of clonal growth. To get started on your Dwarf Chinkapin Oak today, visit us and witness the beauty and wonder of this uniquely American plant species.

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