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Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor)
Large trees
- Maximum height
60 feet - Relative growth rate
Good - Freedom from insect pests
Good - Freedom from disease problems
Good - Resistance to storm damage
Excellent - Will grow on poorly drained soil
Excellent - Will grow in hot, dry areas
Good - Easy to transplant
Good - Withstands city conditions
Excellent
Swamp white oak has a broad, ovate form when mature but looks coarse when young. It transplants more easily than white oak and grows moderately fast. It tolerates drought, salt and compaction better than most oak species. Leaves are whitish on the underside, adding interest to the summer foliage.