Swamp White Oak
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Quick Overview
Swamp White Oak is an extremely tough, native shade tree which will add texture and interest to the landscape. Swamp White is one of the fastest growing and most popular Oaks available for landscape use.
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Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Swamp White Oak is an extremely tough, native shade tree which will add texture and interest to the landscape. A great choice for attracting wildlife, the Swamp White Oak’s rough, peeling bark is extremely showy. Swamp White Oak is one of the fastest growing Oaks available, and continues to be the most popular Oak trees for landscape use.
Where to put it:
Swamp White Oak is an extremely versatile tree which can be planted almost anywhere in the yard, and is especially suited to wet, poorly drained soils. This tree should be planted at least 15ft from buildings, and is also a perfect choice for open areas in the back or front yard or the parkway.
What it needs:
Swamp White Oak is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in almost any conditions.
Specs
| Botanical Name | Quercus bicolor |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Tree Type | Shade |
| Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
| Mature Height | 45' |
| Mature Spread | 45' |
| Shape | Round |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Fall Color | Yellow/Gold, Brown/Copper |
| Decorative Fruit | None |
| Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
| Standout Feature | Fastest Growing Oak, Outstanding Bark, Native |
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