Also known as the Chinquapin Oak, the leaves of this species feature shallow, evenly lobed margins, but appear to have sharp-pointed teeth at the end resembling red or black oaks. This sharp point, ...

Chinkapin oak: This deciduous tree in the white oak family grows at a moderate rate to reach a large size. White oaks can get oak wilt in a lab setting but rarely in nature.

The large, recommended shade tree varieties include Texas red oak, live oak, Mexican white oak, Mexican sycamore, cedar elm and chinkapin oak. HARD FREEZE: San Antonio plants suffer damage Things ...

Washington County has announced that the Chinkapin Oak Tree in Woodland Way Park was knocked down by the April 19, 2025, severe storm. The tree was recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural ...

The Chinkapin Oak Tree, a beloved landmark in Woodland Way Park, was severely damaged during the Easter weekend storm, according to an announcement from Washington County Parks & Recreation.

“Oak trees in particular are what we call cornerstone species,” Sara Earhart, Park District arborist, said. “Oak trees support more than 500 species of animals and insects.

One tree that especially catches the eye of residents like Emily Young is an 88-foot-tall chinquapin oak that’s estimated to be somewhere around 250 years old, according to leaders with the ...

Ruth Osburn set out to save a 340-year-old oak tree in Williamson County. She had to convince a developer to re-draw housing plans to keep tree alive.