.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Description The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) is a deciduous hardwood known for its rounded lobed leaves and adaptability to wet soils. It features dense, spreading branches and can reach a mature height of 50-70 feet, making it an excellent choice for shade and naturalized areas. Suggested Uses Ideal for large landscape plots, park settings, and street plantings. Its tolerant nature allows it to thrive in wet or rocky soils, providing excellent shade and ornamental appeal in gardens and urban environments. Plant Details Botanical Name: Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Common Name: Swamp White Oak Size & Growth: Up to 70 ft tall with a spread of 50 ft; moderate to fast growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Spring (April-May) Growth Rate: Moderate to Rapid Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Contains Tannins, avoid ingestion Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Understory trees, native shrubs, rain gardens Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained, moist soil in full sun for best growth. Soil Moisture: Prefers consistently moist, acidic soils. Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils with good drainage. Humidity: Tolerant of various humidity levels but prefers moderate humidity. Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring. Winter Care: Protect young trees from harsh winter winds; mature trees are hardy. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as root ball; water well afterward. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring annually. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.