Mature treeOak
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
$5.25per seedling
Low stock — order soon
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 50–60 ft tall · 50–60 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Average / moist · Wet / occasionally flooded
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty · Streamside & wet areas
- Wildlife
- — Reliable bottomland acorn crops feed ducks, deer, and turkey.
About this species
Swamp white oak is a hardy native tree well adapted to wet, low-lying environments, making it an important species in Ohio’s floodplains and streamside habitats. It features large, leathery leaves with wavy edges and a distinctive two-toned appearance—dark green on top and pale, almost whitish beneath. The tree develops a broad crown and sturdy limbs, contributing to its value as a long-lived shade tree. Its acorns, borne on long stalks, provide a reliable food source for wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and various bird species. With its tolerance for heavy soils, seasonal flooding, and urban conditions, swamp white oak is a versatile and ecologically valuable choice for both natural areas and managed landscapes.
Planting notes
Full sun; tolerates a range of soils. Acorns feed deer, turkey, and songbirds.