Swamp white oak - $0

Quercus bicolor

Out of stock

Family :
Fagaceae
Origin :
Native
Hardiness :
4b
Exposition :
Full sun or partial shade
Height at maturity :
20 m
Spread at maturity :
18 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
11 m
Tree size :
Large
Crown shape :
Globular
Roots :
Intermediate, strong roots
Growth rate :
Slow
Soil and moisture :
Deep, moist and acidic.
Tolerance to road salt :
High
Tolerance to pollution :
High
Tolerance to spray salt :
Low
Tolerance to compaction :
Average
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Slight sensitivity to anthracnose and various insects.
Special comments :
Native but rare in Quebec. Powerful roots.

LEAVES

Sinuate leaves, dark green and shiny above, greyish and pubescent below; brunettes in autumn. 

 

 

FLOWERS

Green catkins in spring.

FRUITS

Oblong acorns on a long peduncle; sweet tasting edible seed; 2 to 3 cm in length; in autumn. 

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