1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, 66006

swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Type:: trees
trees — shade
Notable Traits:: butterfly caterpillar food
Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion Osage Cuestas
ornamental fruit & seed
songbird food source
wildlife food source
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 8
Mature Height:: 40-60ft

Description
Native Range

Height and spread of 50–60’. Indigenous to moist to swampy locations in bottomlands and lowlands, such as along streams and lakes, and floodplains. Also has surprisingly good drought resistance.