DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES
#088 Swamp Chestnut Oak
(Quercus michauxii)
Statistics (2021)
- Circumference (In.): 174″
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- Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.):
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More Information
- Year Recognized: 2021
- Current condition: Good
- Property Type: Greenway
- Ecological Value: Swamp Chestnut Oak is a native deciduous tree that may grow 60 to 80 feet tall. The dense crown is rounded with an irregular spread. It is native to swampy areas and low woodlands of the southeastern coastal plain and the Mississippi river valley. Its preference is for moist, well-drained, acidic sandy to silty clay loams in full sun to part sun. It tolerates wet soils and occasional flooding. Chestnut Oak is adaptable to urban conditions and makes a great shade tree for a larger yard or park. As with most native oaks, it is a high-value wildlife plant.
