Swamp
White Oak is a medium sized tree of
the north central and northeastern mixed
forests. It is found mainly in the lowlands,
along edges of streams, and wetlands.
It can tolerate some drier sites as
well. It is rapid growing and long-lived
- its lifespan can reach 300-350 years.
Mature
Height: 50 to 60
ft; Mature Spread:
50 to 60 ft; Growth Rate:
Fast; Salt Tolerance:
Moderate Salt Tolerance; PH Preference:
Acid to Neutral
Sun
Exposure:
Full
Sun, Partial Shade
Soil
Type:
Acidic,
Sandy, Well Drained, Wet Soil,
Clay, Neutral
Zones:
4a
- 8a
Importance to
Wildlife:
The
acorns are sweet, and are eaten
by squirrels, ducks and turkey.
Unique Information:
The
Latin species name, meaning "two
colored", refers to the leaves,
which are green above and whitish
beneath.
Native
Range:
Extreme
S Ontario east to extreme S Quebec
and Maine, south to Virginia,
west to Missouri, and north to
SE Minnesota; local to SW. Maine,
North Carolina, and NE Kansas;
to 1000 Ft. (305m).
Habitat:
Wet
soils of lowlands, including stream
borders, flood plains, and swamps
subject to flooding; in mixed
forests.
Uses:
The
hardwood is commercially valuable
and is usually cut and sold as
white oak.
