Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor This member of the White Oak family has a contrast of leaf color from top to bottom  with a dark green color on the top and a silvery white color on the bottom. Thus, the specific moniker “bicolor” is very much suitable. Branches grow flares of bark but as the bark matures it becomes ridged and furrowed. The tree has a peeling bark that is more prevalent on younger trees Growth Rate Medium Mature Size 70 ft tall, 60 ft Spread Soil Silty clay to silt, sandy loams; Dry area, poorly drained and wet 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. Used for making furniture, cabinets, flooring fence posts and barrels and kegs.Important resource for much wildlife. Numerous birds and mammals use these for coverage. Acorns are