BURR OAK WOODS NATURE CENTER: Discover nature at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs through this virtual tour! Learn more at https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burr-oak-woods-conservation-area | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

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