Mark A. Miller
Family
Fagaceae
Botanical Name
Quercus bicolor
Plant Common Name
Swamp White Oak
General Description
Oaks are long-lived, regal shade trees and swamp white oak is a particularly fine species that tolerates wet soils. This tall, deciduous tree is native throughout much of eastern North America. As swamp white oak matures, it develops a broad, rounded crown and strong, upright trunk with distinctly exfoliating bark. Its glossy, dark green leaves turn bright red-brown to orange in autumn. And its large, chestnut brown acorns are eaten by wildlife.
This tree needs full to part sun and rich, moist soils. It naturally grows on moist bottomlands and along the margins of swamps, but will grow well in drier locations too. Swamp white oak is ideal for naturalistic landscapes, parks and large yards.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
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Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
60'-80' / 18.3m - 24.4m
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Width
40'-60' / 12.2m - 18.3m
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
