Swamp Chestnut Oak

Scientific Name: Quercus michauxii
Zone: 2-6 (7)
Mature Height: 60-80 ft
Mature Width: 30-70 ft
Fruit:
Flowers: Yellow catkins are male flowers; female flowers are yellow spikes.
Bloom Time: May
Growth Rate: Slow
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils.
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Flood Tolerance: Can handle occasional flooding.
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Creamy Yellow
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds. Also provides great cover.