Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)

Swamp White Oak

$850.00

The growth rate and form of the Swamp White Oak are spectacular. The bark exfoliates on the branches for a unique color especially when the sun hits it during the sunrise.

NOTE: We use AI-enhanced photography to give you a detailed view of what these varieties look like at maturity—details that are often hard to capture in a single nursery photo. We provide these ‘future-state’ images so you can choose the perfect fit for your forever landscape.

Please keep in mind that your newly planted tree will arrive as a healthy, younger specimen, focused on root development rather than immediate size.

Have questions about growth rates or current heights? Our specialists are here to help!

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QuantityPrice per Tree
1$850
2$750
3-4$650
5+$550
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Description

Slower Growth with Furrowed Bark and Interesting Canopy

A riparian oak that is very popular in our urban forests. It has a fairly open canopy with big burly branches that tend to extend horizontally forever! This one grows much faster than Quercus alba – the white oak. The growth rate and form are spectacular. The bark exfoliates on the branches for a unique color especially when the sun hits it during the sunrise!

FeaturesDescription
Scientific NameQuercus bicolor
Height50-60′
Spread40-50′
Hardiness Zone3
Fall ColorBurnt orange
Preferred Soil TypeWet or dry, not dry sand
Exposure TypeFull sun

Siting This Tree

It is a riparian so it can handle wet areas. We’ve used this tree in all soil types and moisture levels but we tend to put it in wetter areas and avoid very dry sands. If it has to go in a truly dry site please expand the mulch area and keep it mulched forever. Put this tree far enough from structures to allow for horizontal branches that can reach lengths of twenty five feet. 

Considerations

One other characteristic to be aware of is the acorn production which can be quite heavy so avoid patio areas and keep it to the edges of the property. If you have deer and squirrels you will have to be quick to find a whole acorn on the ground, but you will find plenty of acorn pieces!

Video

Learn more about this variety from Legacy Trees founder Ron Zillmer.

Questions About NWI Tree Planting Services?

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