Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Swamp white oak grows naturally in the low, wet woods along the St. Lawrence. It handles flooding, heavy clay and compacted soil better than any other oak, and it transplants more easily too. Its leaves are glossy green above and silvery-white below, so the whole tree shimmers in a breeze.
- Type
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 15–20 m
- Mature spread
- 12–15 m
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet to average
Swamp White Oak through the years and seasons
Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.
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Best for
- Wet or heavy clay yards
- Shade trees where other oaks struggle
- Wildlife — acorns for deer, turkeys and jays
- Tough sites near driveways and lanes
Growing tips
- One of the best oaks for low, damp spots.
- Prefers neutral to acidic soil.
- Mulch the root zone and water through the first two summers.
Sizes: Typically offered container-grown and as field-dug trees. Ask for current sizes. We also offer delivery and professional planting.
Where to buy Swamp White Oak near you: our farm is in South Stormont, a short drive from Cornwall and Long Sault. We deliver and plant swamp white oak across South Stormont, Long Sault, Ingleside, Cornwall, Morrisburg, Williamstown, Lancaster, Alexandria, Chesterville and Winchester and the rest of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Interested in Swamp White Oak?
Ask about current sizes, quantities and pricing.
Email info@sdgtrees.com