Swamp Chestnut Oak

Large acorns are a great early season food source for deer Orders placed now are for Spring 2026 shipment Orders placed now are for bare root trees. We take orders for our trees in advance and ship them out at the proper time for Spring planting in each region from Dec-May. See our Shipping Date Map to see exactly when orders will ship to your state.  Get your order in now, we sell out early every season! Swamp Chestnut Oaks Swamp Chestnut Oaks produce massive acorns that deer cant get enough of, with low tannin content these large acorns have a great taste and provide great nutrition. Swamp Chestnut Oaks are very attractive to deer but unlike their name suggests they do not like very wet areas. Moist to well drained is preferred. For wet areas check out Nutall oaks as they are much better suited than Swamp Chestnut Oaks. Swamp chestnuts are very fast growing and provide a great fall food source.    You must protect your trees with one of our Tree Tubes to be covered under our Survival Guarantee. Please read the full details here   Drop time:  Sept-Oct Growing zones: 6-9 Soil type: Moist areas, rich soils preferred pH: 5.5-7.0 Sun: Full sun Pollination: Needs at least 2 trees for pollination  Size when shipped: 1 year old approx. 16-36in Spacing: 35-40ft