Shrubs Trees Perennials | Plants by Michael | Water Oak Tree

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Beautiful plants, shared a ton of knowledge and was genuinely kind and helpful. Highly recommend. ― Kristin S.

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

Seller was friendly and gave expertise on the care of the plant. The plant specimen was impressive and exceeded my expectations. His prices are reasonable especially compared to other nurseries and warehouse stores. I highly recommend this seller! ― Jon L.

I purchased five Annabelle’s from Michael. I planted them some four days after purchased. Staked them. They are all thriving. Very nice plants. ― Peggy H.

He has beautiful plants! I bought this in some camellias from him and all of them Great plants. ― Janet S.

Excellent seller. Very knowledgeable about the plants he sell and gives you all the details you need to know on how to take care of the plants. Will definitely buy again. ― Angel H.

I wanted shade plants and he provided me a list. So nice and communication outstanding! Highly recommend this seller! ― Jody D.

Super knowledgeable! ― Haley G.

Extremely knowledgeable seller!! Told me absolutely everything I needed to do to take care of the Magnolias. ― Jack M.

Michael showed up early to our meet up. The plants were healthy & as described. He came with a printed list of specifications of how to plant correctly & keep the plants healthy. He answered all of my questions and left me with a written receipt. I will definitely buy more from him. ― Roxanne K.

― Water Oak Tree (FUTURE)

Fast growing deciduous shade tree with rounded canopy. Boasts small 4" long leaves with 1-5 rounded lobes that are blue green in Spring, changes read-brown in Fall. Excellent shade tree for moist to wet areas like lakes, creeks, ponds, streams. However, not recommended for standing water locations. See Specifications below. Shop the Water Oak Tree for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Special Features	Fast growing shade tree with broad rounded canopy. Attracts birds, butterflies, moths and mammals. Provides small round acorns for mammals to eat. Disease, drought (once established), deer, dry soil, wet soil, heat, humidity, salt air (good in coast areas), resistant, and low maintenance.
Category	Deciduous tree
Hardiness Zones	6-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast, 2Ft. per year or more
Sun	Full Sun – Mostly Sun, Needs at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day, or more.
Height	50-80Ft.
Width	40-60Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2 times wide as the root ball and 1 root ball deep. Likes moist but well-drained soil. Likes clay, loam, silt and sandy soil. Likes acidic soil, 4.5 to 60 pH level.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 65+Ft. from each other
Watering	Average water needs. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with a balanced tree and shrub fertilizer starting in the Spring. Slow release types are fine.
Pruning	May prune while young to build stronger central truck and prevent large branches. Prune in early Spring, or late Fall before new growth starts.
Deer	Deer do eat their acorns. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Inconspicuous gold yellow flowers in the Spring with no smell.