Swamp White Oak 5 Gallon Container

Swamp White Oak – 5 Gallon Container

Description:
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) is a hardy, long-lived native oak valued for its adaptability, stately form, and stunning fall color. Its distinctive leaves—dark green above and silvery-white beneath—add unique texture to the landscape. This oak thrives in both moist bottomlands and upland soils, making it an excellent choice for parks, large yards, and restoration projects.

Our 5-gallon container Swamp White Oaks are healthy, well-rooted, and ready to plant, giving you a jumpstart on a legacy tree that can stand for generations.

Key Features:

• Mature Height: 50–70 ft.

• Mature Spread: 50–70 ft.

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; tolerates wet soils

• Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Notable Traits: Bicolor leaves, golden to orange fall color, wildlife-attracting acorns

Why You’ll Love It:

• Adds year-round visual interest with unique leaf color contrast

• Excellent shade provider for large spaces

• Highly tolerant of wet conditions and adaptable to varied soils

• Supports local wildlife with abundant acorn crops

Planting & Care:
Plant in a sunny location with room for its broad canopy. Water regularly during the first growing season, then only in prolonged dry periods. Minimal pruning needed—remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.

Container Size: 5-Gallon – approximately 4–5 ft. tall at time of shipping.