Quercus michauxii (Swamp Chestnut Oak, Basket Oak, Cow Oak)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | michauxii |
Category | Woody |
Origin | South-eastern United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 18-35 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Bark/Stem Description | Silvery-grey and fissured into scaly plates, reddish-brown twigs. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, hairless and reddish-brown. |
Leaf Description | Oblong, toothed, glossy green with a greyish-green underside, a pointed apex and cuneate base, turning red in autumn, 10-23 x 5-12 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 2.5-3 cm in length. |