Quercus bicolor - Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor - Swamp White Oak - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Quercus bicolor - Swamp White Oak - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor

  • Pyramidal when young, maturing to a broad, rounded crown
  • Leaves are glossy, dark green on top and silvery-white underneath
  • Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns
  • Fall colours are yellow to shades of reddish-purple

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Green

HEIGHT:
15-18 m

SPREAD:
15-18 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


This oak is more tolerant of wet areas, making it suitable for landscapes with lower elevations or sites that are consistently wet.

Additional Notes about Swamp White Oak:


Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Yellow
Red
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing