Shrub
Chapman Oak
Quercus chapmanii
Varieties We Carry
StandardQuercus chapmanii
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$49.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size6-30 feet × 10-20 feet
About Chapman Oak
A small native oak of Florida and the southeastern coastal plain that typically grows as a multi-stemmed thicket-forming shrub on dry, xeric sandy ridges and coastal dune scrublands. Its simple alternate leaves are shiny dark green above and lighter beneath, and it produces small acorns that provide food for wildlife. Starting at $49.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Chapman Oak thrives in full sun; in NE Florida's intense summer heat it tolerates no shade, so plant in an open, unobstructed site on sandy upland soils.
Water
Extremely drought-tolerant once established on Florida's xeric sandy soils — supplemental irrigation is rarely needed and overwatering should be avoided.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in dry, well-drained, acidic sandy soil typical of NE Florida scrub; no fertilizer needed, as excess nutrients can be counterproductive in nutrient-poor native soils.
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Common questions
Is Chapman Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Chapman Oak is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-30 feet × 10-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.