Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor)
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The swamp white oak is a medium-size tree, growing to50 to 80 feet in height. It is tolerant of poorly drained sites and tolerates heavy clay soils. Hardy in zones 3 to 8, the Swamp White Oak has no serious insect or disease problems and is a long-lived tree that may reach 300 to 350 years. | |
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Foliage is dark green and leathery. The autumn color is usually yellow but sometimes purple and red. | |
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Acorns are 1" long, usually in pairs, on stems 1" - 3" long. About 1/3 of the nut is the cap. | |
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Bark is grayish brown to black, with deep long fissures and flat ridges. |
Photos: Judy Sedbrook
