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Swamp White Oak

A large, leafy tree in a park setting with a cloudy sky and a small building nearby.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A large tree with dense foliage next to a house and a fenced yard, set in a lush, green environment.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Green oak leaves on a branch.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A close-up of green oak leaves on a branch, with a blurred natural background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A branch with green catkins hanging and new leaves against a blue sky.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Two green acorns in textured husks on a bed of mulch.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A large, leafy tree in a park setting with a cloudy sky and a small building nearby.
A large tree with dense foliage next to a house and a fenced yard, set in a lush, green environment.
Green oak leaves on a branch.
A close-up of green oak leaves on a branch, with a blurred natural background.
A branch with green catkins hanging and new leaves against a blue sky.
Two green acorns in textured husks on a bed of mulch.

Plant Information

Common name: Swamp White Oak

Scientific name: Quercus bicolor

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: N/A

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts birds

Native: No

Height: 50 to 75 feet

Spread: 40 to 50 feet

Care information

Long living, adaptable to all soils and terrains, winter interest