Swamp Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
Description
Swamp Chestnut Oak is a large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It thrives in bottomland hardwood forests and wet soils, often found near rivers and swampy areas. This oak is known for its broad, leathery leaves and attractive, thick-barked trunk. It produces edible acorns that are an important food source for wildlife.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 60-80 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- Bark is a rich, dark brown color.