Quercus bicolor, Swamp White Oak 18-24"

Botanic Name (s):        Quercus bicolor  

Common Name(s):      Swamp white oak, swamp oak       

Mature height :60-100'

Mature spread:50-75'

Flower Color/ Bloom Time :       Green / May                                           

Fruit:            Brown / Sept-October                          

Fall Color:Red

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun     Part Sun    

Soil moisture:       Wet

Soil Ph:4.3-6.5

Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture        

Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay  

Sandy soil, coarse texture                                                                                          

Native Habitat:                bottomlands, swamp and stream edges     

Notes:              acorns are food for wildlife     Flood Tolerant                      Deer Resistant  

High Wildlife Value:      SongbirdsSmall Mammals            Waterfowl                                             

FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands                                                                

Native to Coastal Regions

Native To Mountain Regions                                                

Native to Piedmont Regions                                                                                           

Threatened / Endangered:          Maine   

Native Tree