The swamp chestnut oak is sometimes cultivated as a large garden tree or street tree, and is quite easy to grow if it is not subject to extreme urban conditions.

May 16, 2025 · The swamp chestnut oak, also known as the basket oak, is a species of white oak with distinctively large leaves. This tree is found throughout the Southeastern United States, and it …

Dec 1, 1990 · Swamp chestnut oak grows in a humid, temperate climate characterized by hot summers, mild and short winters, and no distinct dry season. The growing season usually averages from 200 to …

It is native to swampy areas and low woodlands of the southeastern coastal plain and the Mississippi river valley. Its preference is for moist, well-drained, acidic sandy to silty clay loams in full sun to part …

Swamp chestnut oak grows in Missouri's Bootheel swamps. The leaves look something like those of true chestnut trees.

Swamp chestnut oak provides dense shade and good red fall color. It is useful as a parkway or as a shade tree in residential yards. It can be difficult to find in nurseries.

A large and fairly fast growing oak with scaly bark. Magnificent in old age! Large, sweet acorns loved by wildlife and livestock. Grows naturally in wet areas and can survive continuous flooding. New root …