How to Grow and Care for Swamp white oak

Swamp white oak, also known as Bicolor oak, White oak, Swamp oak, Swamp white swamp oak

Swamp white oak thrives with minimal attention, making it suitable for plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. Key care points include ample space for growth, as swamp white oak can become quite large, and a preference for wet or consistently moist soil conditions, mimicking its natural swampy habitat. Swamp white oak is resilient and adapts well to various conditions but requires adequate water to establish a strong root system initially.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Swamp white oak

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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With a mature height and spread of approximately 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 meters), swamp white oak has a prominent broad to oval crown supported by a stout trunk. Its bark exhibits a textured pattern with thick, ridged, and furrowed gray to black bark that flakes with age. The oblong leaves are distinctive for their two-tone coloration; glossy green on top, contrasting with a tomentose silvery white underside. They have 6 to 10 pairs of rounded, shallow lobes and coarse dentate margins. Inconspicuous catkins and spikes bloom in spring, followed by light brown acorns, one-third capped, displayed on elongated stalks.