Quercus michauxii (Swamp Chestnut Oak, Basket Oak, Cow Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesmichauxii
CategoryWoody
OriginSouth-eastern United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSilvery-grey and fissured into scaly plates, reddish-brown twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, hairless and reddish-brown.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, 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 DescriptionAcorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 2.5-3 cm in length.

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