Swamp Oak
Quercus bicolor
*All burlap and basket trees are 450+ lbs and will require heavy equipment to move.
Like its counterpart, the White Oak, the Swamp White Oak yields sweet, edible kernels enjoyed by both humans and wildlife. With a lifespan surpassing 300 years, it furnishes top-tier wood highly valued in furniture making and construction. Its epithet, “bicolor,” denotes the contrast in its foliage‚ a lush and dark green on the upper side, and adorned with a white, fuzzy underside.
Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Colour
Orange, Red
Leaf Features
Large, Lobed
Bark & Branches
Brown, Corky, Textured
Maximum Height
70ft
22m
Maximum Spread
60ft
18m
Shape
Low Canopy, Rounded
Hardiness Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Features
None
Special Characteristics
Accent, Attracts Birds, Edible, Shade Tree, Slow Growing
Drought Tolerant
Fruit Features
Acorns, Edible