Quercus bicolor, the swamp white oak, is a North American species of medium-sized trees in the beech family. It is a common element of America's north central and northeastern mixed forests. It can survive in a variety of habitats. It forms hybrids with bur oak where they occur together in …

Quercus bicolor, commonly called swamp white oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and a short trunk which typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 50-60' (sometimes larger). Leaves are dark, shiny green above and silvery white beneath, with 5-10 rounded lobes or blunt teeth along the margins.

Swamp white oak is a native medium-sized deciduous tree growing 50 to 60 feet tall and approximately 50 to 60 feet wide with a broad to oval crown and a short trunk. Young trees have a pyramidal habit. The leaves are two-toned in color.

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is a mediumsized tree of the north central and northeastern mixed forests. It is found in lowlands, along edges of streams, and in swamps subject to flooding. It is rapid growing and long lived, reaching 300 to 350 years. The hard strong wood is commercially valuable and is usually cut and sold as white oak.

Swamp white oak is a member of the white oak subgroup (subgenus Quercus) and hybridizes with related species, including white oak (Q. alba), overcup oak (Q. lyrata), and bur oak (Q. macrocarpa). Swamp white oak is distinguished from all …

SPECIES: Quercus bicolor GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS : Swamp white oak is a native deciduous tree that reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet (15-20 m) and diameters of 2 to 3 feet (0.6-1 m) [31]. It has a limby bole and an open, irregularly shaped crown. Its bark is …

Because the root system is shallower and more widespread than other oaks, Quercus bicolor thrives in wet areas, often seen on the edge of vernal ponds and riverbanks. It handles temporary flooding, compacted soil, and roadside salt, making this Oak a good choice for a wide boulevard.

Quercus bicolor Willd. Fagaceae Dumort. - Beech family P.

Feb 3, 2025 · Quercus bicolor, commonly known as the Swamp White Oak, is a member of the genus *Quercus* in the Fagaceae family. It falls within the white oak group, characterized by leaves with rounded lobes and acorns that mature in one season.

Swamp White Oak can be distinguished from White Oak (Quercus alba) and Bur Oak by the more shallow lobes of its leaves and their whitened undersides. It differs from Basket Oak by having fewer lobes along the margins of its leaves.