Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Family : Fagaceae
Zone: 3 - 8
Zone: 3 - 8
North-eastern native oak. White oaks generally have rounded lobed leaf margins as does this species. The specific name of the Swamp White Oak,'bicolor' is due to leaves appearing shiny green above and silvery below. A medium sized oak reaching 50- 60 ft at maturity. Favors swampy habitats and so it is an ideal specimen tree to locate adjacent to streams, water features or rain gardens.