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Oak/ Swamp White

  • A moisture adaptable, native oak that is suitable for wet or dry sites
  • Has good transplant success
  • The acorns dangle from 2-4" stems
  • Dark green leaves have fuzzy white undersides, creating an interesting rippling bicolor effect in the wind
Scientific Name:
Quercus bicolor
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 40'-50'+
Mature Spread: 40'-50'+
Type: Shade
Size: Large
Fall Color:
Yellow
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
Additional Information:

Unique Features: The Swamp White oak is native to the central eastern U.S. but is well suited to our area and is on the Town of Parker Preferred Species list. The Swamp White oak grows moderately, fast for an oak, into a large pyramidal form that becomes more rounded with age. It is adaptable to wet or dry compacted soils with pH levels up to 7.4.  It can develop chlorosis which can be treated with iron and sulfur amendments. The large, 5” to 9” leaves are medium green on top and a much paler light green underside. This characteristic is what gives rise to ‘bicolor’ in the botanical name and there is a ripple of lighter color across the foliage canopy when the leaves are moving in the wind. Younger trees may hold some of their leaves through the winter, but this goes away with age.  Oaks require and reward patience.

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Oak/ Swamp White

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Scientific Name: Quercus bicolor
  • A moisture adaptable, native oak that is suitable for wet or dry sites
  • Has good transplant success
  • The acorns dangle from 2-4" stems
  • Dark green leaves have fuzzy white undersides, creating an interesting rippling bicolor effect in the wind
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 40'-50'+
Mature Spread: 40'-50'+
Bloom: None
Flower Color:
None
Fall Color:
Yellow
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Moderate Water
Moderate Water