Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak, is a North American species of medium-sized trees in the beech family. It is a common element of America's north central and northeastern mixed forests. It can survive in a variety of habitats.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Quercus bicolor |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Height | 50-60 ft |
| Bloom time | May |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic to wet |
| Soil | Clay, loam |
| Wildlife value | Tolerates both flooding and compacted urban soil; acorns for waterfowl and mammals |
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- Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (CC BY 3.0)