Quercus michauxii/Cow Oak
Foliage in early autumn
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Foliage in early autumn
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Large mature tree on the LSU campus
Foliage
Lawn trees
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Scientific Name:
Quercus michauxii
Common Name:
Cow Oak
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 9
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
over 50 feet
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Landscape Categories:
Plants for Autumn Color
Plants that Attract Birds
Comments:
Cow oak is an outstanding shade tree with an oval form, coarse texture, and ash-gray bark. The long-lived, very large oak has excellent fall color with leaves turning a reddish-maroon color. Wildlife eat the large acorns which may be produced on an annual basis.
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