Quicken Tree (April 18, 1963 - October 22, 1970) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse known for his come-from-behind style of running and his ability to win at classic and marathon distances. His California breeder, Louis Rowan, a co-founder of the Oak Tree Racing Association, named the horse after one of the folk names given to the Rowan plant.Quicken Tree was foaled in California at Louis Rowan's Summit Lake Farm.