.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 hardwood tree known for its broad, lobed leaves and adaptability to wet soils. This species features a graceful, rounded crown and can reach impressive heights, providing shade and aesthetic appeal in various landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for large shade trees in parks and gardens, naturalized areas, and along streets. Its tolerance for wet soils makes it suitable for riparian buffers and stormwater management zones. Plant Details Botanical Name: Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor Common Name: Swamp White Oak Size & Growth: Typically 50-70 feet tall, with a spread of 40-60 feet; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Spring (April-May) Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Not Suitable Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes (acorn-like clusters) Grows Well With: Other native trees, shade-loving plants, wetland species Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Space appropriately for mature size. Soil Moisture: Prefers consistently moist soils, tolerant of wet conditions. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, acidic to neutral soils Humidity: Suitable for average to high humidity regions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or crossing branches in winter Winter Care: Protect young trees from harsh winter winds; generally hardy Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring annually Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature