.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 A deciduous oak tree characterized by its broad, rounded crown and attractive, lobed green foliage that turns to a vibrant yellow in the fall. Native to wetlands and moist woodlands, it thrives in wet or dry soils and provides excellent shade and habitat for wildlife. Suggested Uses Ideal for large landscapes, park settings, and naturalized areas. It can be used as a shade tree, focal point, or for erosion control along streams and wetlands. Plant Details Botanical Name: Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Common Name: Swamp White Oak Size & Growth: Typically 50-70 ft tall with a spread of 40-60 ft, with a slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, lobed green leaves that turn yellow in fall Bloom Time: Spring (April - May) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: No Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other native trees and shrubs, wetland plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and do not plant too deep. Soil Moisture: Prefers consistently moist soil, but tolerates occasional flooding Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils that retain moisture Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches Winter Care: Mulch around the base and protect from harsh winds in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring annually Special Care: Avoid excessive soil disturbance and minimize root compaction for optimal growth