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Swamp White Oak 2-2.5" cal B&B

Swamp White Oak 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Quercus bicolor Information Page
Quercus bicolor - Plant Catalog

Quercus bicolor

Description

The Swamp White Oak, Quercus bicolor, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. Known for its adaptability to wet soils, it features a broad, rounded crown and distinctive peeling bark. The leaves are dark green above and silvery-white beneath, turning a striking yellow-brown in the fall.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for large landscapes, parks, and naturalized areas, the Swamp White Oak provides excellent shade and is a valuable tree for wildlife habitats. It is also suitable for use in rain gardens and areas prone to flooding.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus bicolor
  • Common Name Common Name: Swamp White Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 50-70 feet tall, 50-60 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Red Maple, Sweetgum

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure adequate water during dry spells, especially in the first few years.
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