Swamp White Oak

Wright SWCD 2005 Tree Program

Swamp White Oak

Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Habit: Frequent inhabitant of wet woods, swamps, wetlands

Growth Rate: Medium

Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; damp sites; drought tolerant

Soil: Prefers rich, deep, moist to wet, poorly-drained, acidic soils

Texture: Medium

Form: Stiffly pyramidal in youth; broad open rounded crown with age
Height: 50 to 60'
Width: 50 to 60'

Leaf: 3 to 7" alternate, simple leaves

Flower/Fruit: 1" acorn; often paired; shiney brown nut

Comments: Iron chlorosis may occur if soil pH is too high. Easy to transplant due to lack of a taproot

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Shrubs

Small Trees

Evergreen

Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Habit: Frequent inhabitant of wet woods, swamps, wetlands Growth Rate: Medium Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; damp sites; drought tolerant Soil: Prefers rich, deep, moist to wet, poorly-drained, acidic soils Texture: Medium Form: Stiffly pyramidal in youth; broad open rounded crown with age Height: 50 to 60' Width: 50 to 60' Leaf: 3 to 7" alternate, simple leaves Flower/Fruit: 1" acorn; often paired; shiney brown nut Comments: Iron chlorosis may occur if soil pH is too high. Easy to transplant due to lack of a taproot



Large Trees	Shrubs	Small Trees	Evergreen