basket oak

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Related to basket oak: cow oak, Quercus prinus

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basket oak - medium to large deciduous tree of the eastern United States; its durable wood is used as timber or split and woven into baskets or chair seats

cow oak, Quercus montana, Quercus prinus

chestnut oak - an oak having leaves resembling those of chestnut trees

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Dominant overstory species include sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), basket oak (Quercus michauxii Nutt.), red maple (Acer rubrum), and water oak (Quercus nigra); with laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), overcup oak (Quercus lyrata), American elm (Ulmus americana), and water hickory (Carya aquatica).

From 1980 to 1989, stem density declined slightly for most species, while basal area increased slightly for several dominant species (sweetgum, basket oak, water oak, cypress, overcup oak, and deciduous holly).

Intermediate Sycamore MED Moderately intolerant to intolerant Black gum INT Intermediate Bald cypress MED Intermediate Basket oak INT Moderately intolerant Laurel oak TOL Intermediate to intolerant Water hickory ...