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Quercus bicolor-Swamp White Oak-Deciduous Tree 15 Gallon

Quercus bicolor-Swamp White Oak-Deciduous Tree 15 Gallon

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Quercus bicolor - Single Stem Information Page
Quercus bicolor - Single Stem

Quercus bicolor - Single Stem

Description

The Quercus bicolor, commonly known as the Swamp White Oak, is a majestic deciduous tree known for its adaptability to wet conditions and its striking two-toned leaves. The upper surface of the leaves is a glossy dark green, while the underside is a silvery white, offering a beautiful contrast. This tree is valued for its resilience and its ability to thrive in a variety of landscapes.

Suggested Uses

The Swamp White Oak is ideal for use in large landscapes, parks, and naturalized areas. It is particularly suited for wetland restoration projects and can be used as a shade tree in spacious gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus bicolor - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: Swamp White Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 50-60 feet tall with a similar spread
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3 to 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, particularly bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Moderately
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Red Maple, American Elm

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root flare is at soil level
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soils but can tolerate occasional flooding
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special care needed
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure the root ball is level with the ground surface
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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