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Q. muehlenbergii will grow in a wide varity of habitats and soil types but, well drained, rich soils reward the grower with the fastest growth rate, up to 3' a year. It was cultivated by the Indians because the acorns have a pleasant taste reminiscent of a chestnut. This oak can still can be found growing around Indian mounds and cities like Etowah and Kolomoki.
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