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Quercus bicolor

Swamp white oak

A large canopy tree gives long-term structure where there is room.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

15.24–18.29 m (50–60 ft)

Spread at maturity

15.24–18.29 m (50–60 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Autumn

Fit it to the site

A broad open site with moist soil and drainage.

Unsuitable for a small courtyard or a position close to services.

Keep the care in the decision

Plan the root zone and canopy long before planting.

Origin & safety checks

South East Canada to Northern Central & Eastern U.S.A. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.