Swamp Chestnut Oak
Arbor walk #55
This shade tree is a Missouri native to floodplains. It produces acorns that, unlike most, can be eaten straight from the tree without needing to be boiled. The tree’s durable wood made it popular in the Deep South’s cotton belt where it was used for many purposes including flooring and baskets.
| Common Name | Swamp Chestnut Oak |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Quercus michauxii |
| Type | Native, Shade |
| Diameter | 4.5 caliper |
| Color of Leaf | Medium green turn to red |
| Shape of Leaf | Alternate and obovate leaves, 8″ long |
| Color of Flower | Inconspicuous |
| Shape of Flower | Dangling catkins |
| Fruit Characteristics | Capped nuts, acorns |
| Bark Characteristics | Silvery grey |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |