Quercus michauxii Swamp chestnut oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus michauxii
Swamp chestnut oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus michauxii plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Delaware to Indiana, Missouri, Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp chestnut oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus michauxii
Common Name:  Swamp chestnut oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Inundated bottoms, stream borders and swamps[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. Closely related to Q. prinus[11]. This species is often confused with Q. prinus, Q. prinoides and Q. muehlenbergii[200]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed ripening in its first year[200, 229]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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