Unique Features: The Chinkapin oak is native to North America, with a natural range from the Atlantic coast to Kansas. It grows at a medium rate into a generally rounded form. It is quite soil adaptable, making it suitable for our area, and has moderate heat and drought tolerance once established which adding to its suitability. The medium sized leaves are a yellow green, lacking the usual deep indentations of most oak leaves and instead having coarsely toothed edges with a sharper leaf point. Because the leaves resemble those of the American chestnut, this oak is also known as the Chestnut oak. The fall color at its best is a russet red. It will have sweet edible acorns, ½” to 11/4” sooner or later.  Oaks require and reward patience.