Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Swamp White Oak

(Quercus bicolor)

Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)

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Climate Requirements for Shirley, New York

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 10" - 410" 42" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 69°F - 94°F 81°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -11°F - 45°F 24°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Quercus bicolor, commonly known as Swamp White Oak, is a deciduous tree native to wetlands, bottomlands, and riparian zones in the North Central and Northeastern United States. It is a medium-sized tree that typically grows to a height of 80 feet and a width of 50-60 feet. Swamp White Oak has a broad, rounded crown with a strong, open branching structure. It is notable for its two-toned leaves, which are dark green on top and white underneath, and its acorns, which are a food source for wildlife. The tree produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow catkins in spring, followed by showy, fringed acorns in the fall.

Swamp White Oak is valued for its adaptability to wet conditions and is often used in landscape plantings where other oaks may not thrive. It is also appreciated for its attractive exfoliating bark and its ability to support a wide range of wildlife. In cultivation, it prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it is adaptable to various soil types, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. This species is less susceptible to oak wilt than other oaks but can be affected by pests such as borers and scale insects. It is not commonly known to form hybrids with bur oak in cultivation, and its non-aggressive root system makes it suitable for urban environments.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Height: 60-80 feet
  • Width: 50-60 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fire Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Wetlands, bottomlands, and riparian zones

Other Names

Common Names: Chêne Bicolore , Chêne Bleu

Scientific Names: Quercus bicolor , Quercus platanoides , Quercus pannosa , Quercus bicolor var. cuneiformis , Quercus bicolor var. mollis , Quercus mollis , Quercus prinus var. tomentosa , Quercus alba var. palustris , Quercus bicolor var. angustifolia , Quercus bicolor var. platanoides

GBIF Accepted Name: Quercus bicolor Willd.