Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) has leaves that contrast green upper surfaces with pale, softly hairy undersides. Its broad crown and textured bark give it a strong presence as a long-lived shade tree.

Its structure combines an open canopy and a rounded outline. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring brown, yellow and red tones.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.

Size
• Height: 50-60 ft
• Width: 50-60 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
• Home Orchard
• Pollinator garden

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

50-60 ft

Width

50-60 ft

Hardiness zones

4a–8b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Green, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Brown, Red, Yellow

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Home Orchard, Pollinator garden, Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Open Canopy, Rounded, Spreading

Bark

Exfoliating, Furrowed, Ridged, Scaly, Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes