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Swamp White Oak

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 60 - 70 Feet
  • Mature Spread 60 - 70 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

Swamp White Oak, or Quercus Bicolor, can be found in swamps and in low-lying areas. Don’t let the name fool you because this impressive tree can live in many different settings outside the swamp. It is a long-living, tall, shade tree that can be enjoyed for generations after it’s planted. It can live up to three hundred years. It makes a great shade tree, and foraging animals love it for its acorns.

The Swamp White Oak has dark-green leaves 3 to 7 inches long that turn yellow-bronze and reddish purple in the fall. It yields 1 inch oblong acorns for the critters to eat. It matures at 50 to 60 feet tall and 50 to 60 feet wide with an oval shape. The Swamp White Oak prefers to be in full sunlight, but gives you plenty of shade. Despite having swamp in its name, it tolerates compacted soil, salt exposure, and drought.  

Swamp White Oak Care

When you plant a Swamp White Oak tree, plan on enjoying it for a long time. Since it will become a large tree, don’t plant it under power lines or next to buildings. It prefers soil that is naturally acidic and moist. For best growth, make sure to keep the soil moist to wet, and protected with 3 inches of mulch. A tree and shrub fertilizer can be applied along the tree’s drip line to access the roots.

Swamp White Oaks are low-maintenance trees. Pruning should be done when the trees are dormant in winter or early spring. When pruning you do not want to leave a stub, but be careful not to cut into the branch collar or branch ridge bark or damage to the tree may occur. Remove lower branches to your preferred height and any dead or diseased branches.

Swamp White Oak Spacing

When placing this tree in the landscape, measure 40 feet between other trees or structures. Many things can be planted under the Swamp White Oak, but remember, it will eventually shade the area underneath. Shade-friendly plants make the best companions for this towering giant.

Swamp White Oak Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Trees
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 60 - 70 Feet
Mature Spread: 60 - 70 Feet
Spacing: 60 - 70 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green Foliage With Silver Backing
Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Swamp White Oak
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: QUERCUS BICOLOR
SKU:
1231003827-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.