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Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)

Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) - Named for the French botanist Andre Michaux, who discovered this stately oak (among many others) back in the 1800’s, the common name refers to where it is found and the shape of the leaves. Don’t let the swamp part fool you…although a heavy drinker, SCO’s won’t tolerate poor drainage or longer periods of flooding, save those spots for Nuttall or overcup oak. Rather, it prefers rises or swells in poorly drained bottoms, and will thrive in moderate to well drained bottoms and coves that lead to the bottoms. It has also taken on other names such as “basket oak” and “cow oak” based on uses for its wood and acorns. Swamp Chestnut Oak Seedlings - https://www.nativnurseries.com/produc... Type: White Oak Section Zone: 6-9 Soil pH: 4.5-6.5 Mature Height: 100’ Wildlife Value: Acorns from the swamp chestnut oak are eaten by deer, wild hogs, wild turkey, black bear, squirrel, chipmunks, red fox, and a variety of waterfowl. Site Preference: Swamp chestnut oaks naturally occur on a variety of moist soils and well-drained alluvial bottoms and lower positions of cove sites. Prefers good drainage. Nut Maturity Date: October to early November Alias: Cow Oak, Basket Oak