SWAMP WHITE OAK - Quercus bicolor

SWAMP WHITE OAK Quercus bicolor

red Outstanding Features:
Good tolerance to heavy, poorly drained soils and to drought.

Description:
Height: 40-60'
Width: 30-60'
Hardiness Zone: 4a

Swamp White or Bicolor Oak has a broad oval to round crown. It is native to the upper midwest and is found in the wild in moist lowland sites. It also does well in upland sites in the landscape. Leaves are medium green above and silvery green beneath. Fall color is yellowish tan to orange brown.

Requirements and Culture:
Tolerant of heavy soils. Good tolerance to poor drainage. Easier to transplant than White Oak. Drought tolerant. Requires a somewhat acid soil.

Limitations:
No serious insect or disease problems. Has good resistance to oak wilt. May become chlorotic in high pH soils.

Photo Credit: 1 MLA; 2 K. Warren.

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