I'm challenging you to grow a native oak tree from an acorn this fall! It can be a fun and fulfilling activity, and it's a great one to get the kids involved too. Native oaks are incredibly valuable for wildlife. They support tons of insects, mammals, and birds. #oaks #nativeoaks #nativeplants #quercus #plants #gardening #oaktree #acorns #growth | Andrew The Arborist

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak (Quercus prinoides) is a small, shrubby oak native to barren, dry, sandy sites throughout various regions of the eastern and central US. In my home state of Pennsylvania, it is mostly limited to serpentine barrens, fire-prone sites, and otherwise harsh areas where large trees cannot usually grow. Within the past few years, especially because of the work / research of Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), demand for this small oak species has increased. This species