Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor
The Swamp White Oak showcases dark green, glossy leaves with a lighter shade underneath, featuring rounded lobes and growing up to 7 inches long. In autumn, the foliage shifts to vibrant yellows and purples. In spring, the tree produces clusters of subtle, yellow-green blooms: longer catkins for male flowers and small, red spikes at the base of leaves for females. Its acorns mature in early fall, about an inch long, with caps that cover a third of the nut. As it ages, the tree’s gray bark develops deep fissures, while the young twigs remain smooth and light brown. Known for its adaptability, the Swamp White Oak is easy to transplant and can cross-breed with Bur Oak in natural settings.
(Image: Brehob Nurseries)