Zone Compatibility

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

Swamp Chestnut Oak Tree

Quercus michauxii

Price range: $26.95 through $84.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. Pre order trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone.

Zone Compatibility

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

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) is a stately native white oak prized for its massive, low-tannin acorns, refined form, and long-term value to deer and wildlife. This medium to large shade tree features dark green, chestnut-like leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in fall, paired with attractive scaly bark that adds year-round character to large landscapes, farms, and habitat plantings.

Renowned for producing very large acorns (1–1¼ inches long) that are low in tannins, Swamp Chestnut Oak is a top-tier mast tree—highly sought after by deer, turkey, squirrels, and birds. It thrives in richer, fertile soils and is naturally adapted across much of the eastern U.S., extending south into north Florida and west to east Texas. Though it begins acorn production later than some oaks (~20–25 years), its acorn size, palatability, and consistency make it a cornerstone species for long-term wildlife management and legacy landscapes.

Cold hardy in USDA Zones 6–9, disease-resistant, and long-lived, the Swamp Chestnut Oak is an exceptional choice for land stewards seeking a native, high-quality white oak that delivers beauty, shade, and unmatched wildlife nutrition for generations.

 

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

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. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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