Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor Of all the members of the White Oak family, the contrast of the leaf color from top to bottom is the most apparent and back side bleached. Thus the specific moniker “bicolor” is very much suitable. Branches grow flares of bark but as the bark matures becomes ridged and furrowed. The tree has a peeling bark that is more prevalent on younger trees.  Growth Rate Medium Mature Size 45-60 ft tall, 50-60 ft Spread Soil Silty clay to silt, sandy loams; Dry area, poorly drained and wet; In very alkaline soils, they can become insufficient in chlorophyll resulting in pale yellow or yellow white (not to be mistaken for fall color) Light Full sun Leaves Narrowly elliptic 4-7 inches long, shallow rounded teeth; dark green above and nearly white underneath Flower & Fruit Monoecious (flowers on same sex on tree); Acorn’s oblong Deer Browse Risk Unknown Benefits Wood is light brown, close-grained, heavy and hard.It has been used for furniture, cabinets, flooring