Common Name
Swamp White Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus bicolor
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
Intolerant
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Moderate
Soil Volume
30
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
Round
Mature Height
60 feet
Crown Spread
60 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Attractive bark. Easier to transplant than Q. alba. Likes acid soils. Yellow to red fall color.