#98
Accession Number: 0098-0000
Common Name: Swamp White Oak
Latin Name: Quercus bicolor
Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Native Range: Northeastern North America
Height: 50–60 feet
Spread: 50–60 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Yellowish-green, insignificant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
Light Preference: Full sun
Water Needs: Medium to wet
Notes: Works well as a shade tree, a street tree, in a rain garden; attracts birds; tolerates wet soil
Description: Swamp White Oak is a medium sized, deciduous tree with a wide, rounded crown and a comparably short trunk. Leaves are dark, shiny green, turning yellow and sometimes reddish purple in fall. Fruits are acorns which mature in early fall and are an important source of food for wildlife. As the name implies, it prefers wetter areas, and is commonly found in moist to swampy locations, along streams and lakes, and in valleys and floodplains. Despite its affinity for moisture, it has surprisingly good drought resistance. Generally a durable tree of long life, it is susceptible to anthracnose and a number of other diseases and insect pests. Leaves may yellow if soil is not sufficiently acidic.
