skip to main content

Growth rate of Chinkapin oak

lou_spicewood_tx

14 years ago

Does anyone have it? I'm wondering about its growth rate. I planted a small one at the neighborhood park 2 years ago and it grew 6-7 feet this year. It didn't grow much last year because someone ripped a foot of central leader and it never regrew all year long. It looked ugly last year. Now it looks real good. I'm just surprised to see it grow that much.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

l_james
14 years ago
I have a lot of them growing on my place. When you throw the fire wood while loading or unloading it sounds like bowling pins being knocked around.
They can grow on amazingly rough ground. Some of their bases look like they were melted and poured on the rocks. They fit that tight. They make nice small acorns that the birds can fly away with and store in cracks of tree limbs and holes.
Tim
11 years ago
I am considering planting a Chinkapin Oak tree in my front yard. Since I'm on a tight budget, I always try to thoroughly research anything I plant, because I want to make sure it will do well in my area, so I am not wasting my money. From my research, most nurseries and horticulturists say that the Chinkapin oak has a slow to moderate growth rate, which means its growth in average conditions is 1-2 feet per year. Your little tree may have had a flush of growth due to the abuse it went through the previous year and is trying to "catch-up" so to speak. I personally think the growth rate is determined by the soil and by the climate. I also believe that the amount of moisture and nutrients the tree gets makes a big difference too. Perhaps your tree is in an ideal climate with ideal soil composition for the Chinkapin oak.
Now that it is 2 1/2 years later I would be curious to know how much growth you have observed.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ohio Forestry Service, Chinkapin Oak
Related Discussions
Quercus Coccinea growth rate
Q
Comments (10)
Oops, that should have been November 2010. That would have been a good trick would it not. ;-) I used the 6" pots linked below to plant them into. Those are actually hydroponic pots, but they worked just fine. The potting media was Farfard 52 mix IIRC. Acorns were planted in early April after cold stratification my my frig in moist perilite. Pots were place atop the bare ground and kept moist, but watered daily once the seedlings emerged. Fertilizer was Osmocote Plus, as it has all the major and micro nutrients. Due to daily watering, a few pellets were applied to each pot every 3-4 weeks to maintain nutrient levels. Each seedling pushed multiple flushes of growth over the growing season. In August due to extreme heat and drought, I placed each pots inside a 1 gallon pot to slow evaporation a bit. At that time the roots rapidly grow out the sides of the pots they had been in all summer. So the effect was that the seedlings had been air pruned all summer, had no dominant tap root, and had a dense root system at the time of going into the ground, and are up to three feet tall. I will try to upload a picture of them later. Arktrees Here is a link that might be useful: 6 inch Pots
...See More
Quercus coccinea, scarlet oak, growth rate
Q
Comments (67)
Hey guys, I hope I am not in trouble here. My oak has grown maybe a few inches since I planted it. My first bat of fall colors last year lasted only a couple of days which was disappointing. I know these trees can start very slowly but I noticed something a little alarming - the original trunk is not branching out and the plant is suckering. It seems that this is probably indicative of stress. My question is should I just pay more attention to it by keeping it hydrated and keeping the area weed free or is my tree in serious trouble at this point? I let myself get too busy to keep an eye on it but we didn't experience any significant droughts in my area.
...See More
Chinkapin Oak Growth Examples
Q
Comments (14)
Well, the Kansas State University Extension Office says that the Chinkapin Oak is tolearnt of alkaline soil, drought tolerant, insect tolerant, and likes full sun. They also say that it does not like wet soil or light shade. Even though the spot I would put the Chinkapin Oak is flat as a pancake, my soil drains extremely fast. I really believe it would be extremely difficult to over water plants in my yard. I mean you would have to be trying relly hard to deliberaltly over water them in order to actually succeed at it. That's one of the reasons why I think a Chinkipin Oak tree would do well in my front yard. Here is a link that might be useful: Preferred Trees for South Central Kansas
...See More
Montezuma cypress and mexican white oak growth rate
Q
Comments (27)
Lou, You have more info on growing cuttings than I had at the time. I just read an article then did it. I took the cuttings from side limbs. May be interesting to check with those who I gave cuttings to. I know Carrie's did appear to be quite 'weeping', but that may be what you describe above. What I did: Took 6 in. to 8 in. cuttings from actively growing limbs (5' tree - side limbs) Trimmed needles and leaves up 4 in. from cut with sharp knife Made a hole in potting soil (4 inch pot) with pencil wide enough to insert cutting Dipped bottom 4 inches in rooting hormone Slipped cutting into hole and gently pressed soil down around cutting Dampened soil - not soaked Placed cuttings in 1 gallon ziplock bags and zipped them shut (that procedure may be up for debate) Kept them moist. Kept them in a spot with bright indirect sunlight - inside the house (took cuttings July 5, 2006 - DW was REAL happy with me for that one ; - ) Opened the bag every 2-3 weeks Rooted well in about 45 - 60 days I since have used an old aquarium with cling wrap over the top as a 'nursery'. I think humidity in the nursery is key. I KNOW there are much better ways, but I just used what I had - not too scientific. Carrie might be able to give us a report on that cutting I gave her.................... oh, Carrieeeeeeeeee??? J.D.
...See More

Related Stories

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Pretty Trees for Patios, Paths and Other Tight Spots

Choose trees for their size, shape and rate of growth — or shape them to fit your space. Here's how to get started

WOOD Woodipedia: Make a Solid Choice With Oak

By Marci Crestani

Forget those low-end products of old. Red and white oak today are beautiful, versatile and relatively inexpensive

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Phegopteris Decursive-Pinnata

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Consider Japanese beech fern for a spreading but noninvasive ground cover for shade

Kit Houses Stand the Test of Time

By Bud Dietrich, AIA

See how these mass-produced catalog houses have made their way into the modern day

ARBOR DAY 8 Reasons to Plant a Great Tree

By June Scott Design

Beauty is its own reward, but the benefits of planting the right tree in the right place go way beyond looks

TREES Great Design Plant: Southern Magnolia, Iconic U.S. Native

By Falon Mihalic

Massive, fragrant blooms and deep green leaves set Magnolia grandiflora apart from other large shade trees

CONTRACTOR TIPS Building Permits: What to Know About Green Building and Energy Codes

By Matt Clawson

In Part 4 of our series examining the residential permit process, we review typical green building and energy code requirements

GARDENING GUIDES New Ways to Think About All That Mulch in the Garden

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

MOST POPULAR 6 Kitchen Flooring Materials to Boost Your Cooking Comfort

By Jennifer Ott Design

Give your joints a break while you're standing at the stove, with these resilient and beautiful materials for kitchen floors

GARDENING GUIDES When and How to Plant a Tree, and Why You Should

By Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting

Trees add beauty while benefiting the environment. Learn the right way to plant one

Sponsored

Landscape Management Group

29 Reviews

High Quality Landscaping Services in Columbus

More Discussions

Paw paw seedlings or cuttings

7

Pruning of young Chinkapin Oak

3

Our oak tree seems to be slowly dying, what can we do?

9

I think I have Wooly Oak Gall, Callirhytis furva?

5

Bigtooth Maple Acer grandidenatum JFS-NuMex 3 Mesa Glow cuttings

0