Photo Credit:
Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Native trees commonly growing to 15–20 m, sometimes to 30 m, the lateral branches relatively persistent (slow in selfpruning), with an open, irregularly shaped crown. The acorns are sweet and are an important food for wildlife such as squirrels, mice, white-tailed deer, beaver, black bear, and a variety of birds, including ducks and turkey.
3-4 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12”/yr.)
Soils: Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Shade Tolerance: Full sun
Mature Height: 50-60 ft
Origin: Native
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: Lumber, Shade, wildlife