Quercus michauxii
Swamp Chestnut Oak, Basket or Cow Oak

Mature Height: 60-152'     Longevity: 350 years

4-8 Water Range
Soil moisture tolerated by tree

6-8 Temperature Range
Hardiness Zones in which tree naturally occurs.

DEFENSE     Soil Moisture Key
4: All references indicate presence in moist areas.

8: Tolerates short periods of inundation. FACW hydric rating.

DEFENSE (from Distribution Maps)
National Audubon Society (NAS) Map: (NORTH) Solid Z6 (SOUTH) Solid Z8

Peterson Field Guide (PFG) Map: Same as NAS.

4   Sun Strength

4   Shade Strength

DEFENSE
Growth Rate:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Max Height:

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3.7 = slow-moderate
0 = Not pioneer
-.1 = 2 Major
0 = ???
+.4 = Yes
0 = 70'
+.2 = 152'

DEFENSE
Shade Tol.:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Longevity:

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2.5 = Intolerant
+.3 = Climax Capable
-.1 = 2 Major
0 = ???
+.8 = Yes
0 = 70'
+.1 = 350 years

TOTAL SCORE (4.2): Fact tree is allelopathic when mature boosts strength by one.

TOTAL SCORE (3.6): Allelopathic nature boosts score.

3   Fire Strength

3   Wind Strength

DEFENSE
Base Score: low-mid (Big Tree) = 3-4
Fire Effects (FEIS) database indicates some fire resistance but not usually found in areas frequented by fire. Will assign lower mid value for big tree.
Final Value = 3

DEFENSE
Base Score: ???
Although wood reported to be very strong, lack of data on root nature and overall windfirmness lead to assignment of average value.
Final Value = 3