Swamp Chestnut Oak
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Swamp Chestnut Oak
quercus michauxii
The Swamp Chestnut Oak is a big tree that grows in wet areas. Its large, green leaves provide shade and food for many animals!
Habitat: Wetlands and floodplains in the southeastern United States.
Appearance
The Swamp Chestnut Oak is a stately tree featuring large, glossy dark green leaves with rounded teeth, resembling those of a chestnut tree. Its bark is light grey, scaly, and often deeply furrowed, providing a rugged texture. It produces large, shiny brown acorns with a distinctive cap covering about one-third.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyFagaceaeGenusQuercus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its acorns are some of the largest of any oak, often reaching over an inch long!
Its strong, dense wood was once highly prized for construction, furniture, and even barrels!
This tree is perfectly happy growing in areas that frequently flood, earning its "swamp" name!
Unlike many oaks, the acorns of this tree are less bitter and can be eaten by humans after simple processing!
Special abilities
Ability
Wet Feet Warrior
Swamp Chestnut Oak can thrive in soggy soil thanks to adaptations that help its roots get oxygen even when flooded, helping it survive.
Ability
Acorn Powerhouse
This oak produces large, sweet acorns that provide a super nutritious food source for wildlife, helping them survive and reproduce.
Ability
Storm Survivor
Swamp Chestnut Oak has incredibly strong, durable wood, making it resistant to harsh weather, helping it survive for centuries.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2000-3500 cm
- Spread
- 1500-2500 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Feeds on and disperses acorns
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses leaves and consumes fallen acorns
eats
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Forages for acorns on the forest floor
eats
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
Collects and caches acorns, aiding dispersal
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Basket OakCow Oak
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Swamp Chestnut Oak?
2000-3500 cm
How wide does Swamp Chestnut Oak spread?
1500-2500 cm
When does Swamp Chestnut Oak bloom?
Spring
Is Swamp Chestnut Oak edible?
Yes
Is Swamp Chestnut Oak toxic?
Mild
What is Swamp Chestnut Oak's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Swamp Chestnut Oak pollinated?
Wind
Where is Swamp Chestnut Oak usually found?
Wetlands and floodplains in the southeastern United States.
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