Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) 2″
$299.99
A durable native shade tree with a broad canopy, silvery-backed leaves, and warm yellow-bronze fall color, adaptable to wet or challenging soils.
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Description
Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) is a large, deciduous native shade tree valued for its adaptability, strong branching structure, and attractive foliage. It is well known for tolerating wet soils and urban conditions, making it an excellent choice for lawns, parks, streetscapes, and naturalized landscapes.
The tree features dark green leaves with silvery-white undersides, which create a shimmering effect in the wind. In fall, foliage turns warm shades of yellow, bronze, and brown, adding seasonal interest. Swamp White Oak develops a broad, rounded canopy and rugged bark as it matures, providing both shade and landscape presence.
This species is durable, long-lived, and highly adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay and periodically wet locations.
Care Instructions:
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Deciduous shade tree
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Prefers full sun
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Tolerates wet soils and clay, but grows well in average well-drained soil
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Moderate watering while establishing
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Minimal pruning required; maintain strong central structure
Key Features:
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Native, adaptable shade tree
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Tolerates wet and urban conditions
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Attractive two-toned foliage (green above, silvery beneath)
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Yellow to bronze fall color
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Strong, long-lived landscape tree
