Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
This large and imposing tree forms a fairly coarse outline with a broad crown. Leaves turn varied shades in fall from a yellow-bronze to red-purple. The broad, shallow-lobed leaves are dark green and usually gray-green underneath. The acorns are held on stalks and covered about one-third by the cap. The acorns are edible and can be eaten fresh as they have a fairly sweet flavor. Oaks are now easier to transplant and have faster growth rates thanks to air root pruning and fertilization techniques in nursery production.
Additional Information:
Height 50-60 Feet
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Spread 50-70 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
If fall color is important, select stock in fall when color can be compared between trees. Prefers slightly acid soil.
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Beneficial Insects |
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Songbird |
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Season of Interest
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Late (July-frost) |
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Early (Feb-Apr) |
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Winter (Nov-Mar) |
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Soil Moisture
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Moderate |
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Average |
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High |
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Special Features
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Interesting Bark |
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Nuts |
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Special Uses
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Sun Exposure
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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Full Sun |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Food/Birds |
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Nesting |
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Cover |
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Food/Small Animals |
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