Quercus Species, Basket Oak, Cow Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak

Quercusmichauxii

Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Quercus (KWER-kus)
Species
michauxii (miss-SHOW-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atmore, Alabama

Benton, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Valley Lee, Maryland

Hilliard, Ohio

Christiana, Tennessee

Dickson, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | November 2010 | positive

Planted in full sun, Fall 2008. Attractive oak, fast grower. Mine is averaging 3 ft/yr

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Hilliard, OH (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

this tree getts HUGE!!!!!!!!!! i have seen two massive trees, about 21 FEET AROUND!!!!!!!!!! both were in or near water.the tree that liv...Read More

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Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

This a great fast growing oak! Mine grew almost 3ft in the first year. Despite it's reputation for liking swamps, mine went through the s...Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2006 | positive

Grows here in East Texas in sandy bottoms in the Big Thicket. It's also a fast grower when without competition. Mine went from an acorn...Read More

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Now in Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

Everything Melody just said, plus I'll add that it can be found occurring usually mesic sites as far south as the Orlando area in FL. It ...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

A primarily Southern oak that is common in the Coastal Plain bottomlands and the Mississippi River Valley. Popular for making baskets bec...Read More

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