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Broad leaves of a Swamp Chestnut Oak tree
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Swamp Chestnut Oak Acorns (Quercus michauxii)

Quercus michauxii

Grow Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii), a large native oak of moist bottomlands and low woods. Its broad, chestnut-like leaves form a substantial shade tree, while its large acorns provide valuable seasonal food for deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Swamp Chestnut Oak is also known as basket oak or cow oak. It is a strong choice for wildlife plantings, restoration projects, large food-forest sites, and spacious native landscapes with moist, well-drained soil. Seed Details: - 25 acorns per pack - Fresh 2026 acorns - Untreated - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Acorns may begin root development soon after harvest Fresh white-oak-group acorns are sensitive to drying and should be planted promptly. Seed-grown trees naturally vary, and germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed. šŸŽ FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.

Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.

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Pack of 25

SKU BCN-SWOAK-2026-25

$5.99

5 available

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$5.99

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Growing information

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Sun

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Bloom or harvest season

Fall

Mature height

60–80 ft

Spacing

50–70 ft

Native range

Eastern and southeastern United States

Wildlife value

Very High

Pollinator value

Moderate

Host plant information

Yes

Growing notes

Swamp Chestnut Oak prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. It naturally occurs in fertile bottomlands, stream terraces, and low woods. Give this long-lived tree ample room to develop its broad crown. The species is in the white oak group. Fresh acorns have little or no natural dormancy and may begin producing a root soon after they fall.

Planting or germination instructions

Plant fresh acorns promptly in a moist, well-drained growing medium and cover them with a light layer of soil or leaf litter. Keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged, and do not allow the acorns to dry out. Protect planted acorns from squirrels, mice, and other rodents. A root may develop before the shoot appears; normal shoot growth can follow when temperatures warm. Germination timing varies, so allow time before discarding an acorn that appears sound.

Shipping notes

Fresh acorns are seasonal and are packed to help retain moisture. Plant promptly after arrival and do not allow them to dry out.

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