Swamp Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
$29.95
50 in stock
2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season
All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring
All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant
Spring Shipping Schedule
Plant Zones 9-8: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
Swamp Chestnut Oak is a beautiful, stately medium to large white oak with unique dark green chestnut-like leaves. Its leaves turn bright yellow in fall. It produces very large (1-1 1/4″ long), acorns that are low in tannin, and are prized by deer and wildlife. Scaly attractive bark. Grows best in richer soils throughout much of the east, and as far south as north Florida and west to east Texas. Begins to bear acorns between 20-25 yrs of age. Cold hardy to zones 6-9
| Height | 60' - 100' |
| Spread | 20' - 30' |
| Tree Form | Central Leader |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Nuts | September - October |
| Soil | Moist upland soils |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Requires pollinator |
| Suggested Pollinators | White Oak, Swamp White Oak, Sawtooth Oak |
| Age shipped & Size shipped | 1 year old & 8 - 24 inches |
| Spacing | 50' - 60' |
| Pruning | Oaks require minimal pruning. In early years, light pruning may be used to establish a strong central leader structure. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.
Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.
Size shipped: 8 – 24 inches
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
