Quercus bicolor #7
Quercus bicolor #7
Swamp White Oak
Large shade tree
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$15999
$159.99
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NATIVE - Potentially massive, deciduous shade tree. Form is a broad, open, and round topped, with short, massive trunk. Foliage is dark green and turns yellow in the fall. Acorns are produced on the mature tree. Slow to medium growth rate. Adaptable once established. May need time to re-establish after transplanting.
Botanical Name- Quercus bicolor
Pronunciation- KWER-kus BY-koh-lor
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 50 ft
Mature Height- 50 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist to wet, acidic soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Endless Summer Summer Crush Bigleaf Hydrangea – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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