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. |