Species: Quercus bicolor

(kwer'kus bye'kul-urr)

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Found on Course Walks

Big Trees in Winter, Oaks ;
Oaks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'American Dream', 'Beacon', 'Regal Prince', 'Rosehill'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 60'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: broad oval with round top

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: Variable in tis response to soil pH. When structural soil is made with limestone it has shown some chlorosis.

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to anthracnose; intermediate preference by orange-striped oakworm

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native from Quebec to Michigan, south to Georgia and Arkansas; transplant in spring or fall

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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