Swamp chestnut oak is common in southeastern bottomlands. The lumber of chestnut oak is sold and used as white oak. Acorns are eaten by a variety of wildlife species.
Light 
Swamp chestnut oak's intermediate shade tolerance and slow growth rate allow for regeneration by shelterwood and group selection methods.
Water
Found on bottomlands that are periodically flooded for short periods such as borders of swamps and river flood plains.
Growth
Size
Well-formed tree becoming quite large (80 feet tall) with a narrow crown.
Timber Value 
Swamp chestnut oak is used for construction lumber, beams, railroad ties, flooring, furniture, planking, etc.
Wildlife Value 
Large acorns are a nutritious part of many animal diets.
Attracts deer, hogs, squirrels, turkey
Fun Facts
The tree is also known as basket oak since it easily split wood was once widely used to make baskets. It is a high quality timber tree with its wood used for many things.
Latin Meaning
Quercus: Latin name /
michauxii: after F. A. Michaux
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