Quercus Michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak

One Quercus Michauxii Swamp Chestnut Oak Live Tree!

Texas A&M Forest Service Description:

Common Name: Swamp Chestnut Oak (Cow Oak)

Latin Name: Quercus michauxii

Tree Size: Large

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Water Needs: Moderate

Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, drought, poorly drained sites

Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife

Features: Large leaves turn deep red in fall; large acorns are popular with wildlife.

Comments: Tolerates seasonal poor drainage, but prefers loamy soils.

Problems: Borers sometimes affect trunk; acorns and leaf litter can become a clean-up chore.

Firewise: Yes

• Company Name : Galveston Island Tree Conservancy