Quercus bicolor – Swamp white oak

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Quercus bicolor – Swamp white oak

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Grows wild in damp places such as riverbanks and close to bogs. Height up to approx. 20 m. The greyish-brown scaly bark flakes off from old specimens in long plates. Young shoots are slightly hairy, later becoming bare and smooth. They are reddish-brown and have many lenticels. The leaves are 10 - 20 cm long and 4 - 10 cm wide. The upper part, approx. two-thirds of the length, has shallow lobes. The upper side is glossy green, the underside a remarkable greyish-green to greyish-white and covered in velvety hairs. If the autumn is warm and sunny the leaves turn orange-red. The acorns are one-fifth to one-third enclosed in a semi-circular cupule covered in small scales. Q. bicolor produces a great many epicormic branches that die off after a year and hang as dead wood in the tree for a long time.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
14 - 20 m
Width
14-20m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
bark greyish-brown, flakes off in long plates
Leaf
obovate, shallow lobes, green, underside grey, 10 - 20 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
gold coloured ♂ catkins, 7 -10 cm long, May
Fruits
elongated acorns, 2 - 3 cm, usually in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
acid, moist soils, roots deeply
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
north-eastern part of North America
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing all species Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus bicolor

Quercus bicolor can eventually reach a height of 14 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus bicolor is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 14 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Quercus bicolor turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Quercus bicolor is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus bicolor with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus bicolor blooms in may.
General

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  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
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Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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