OURCF Climate Resiliency Champion Species

TREE CATALOG

Q uercus bicolor SWAMP WHITE OAK

BROADLEAF

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

NON - NATIVE

HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE

H : 60 FT

W : 40 FT

T he S w a mp W hite Oa k is a striking sh a de tree known for its peeling b a rk a nd distinctive two - toned le a ves — d a rk green a bove with a silvery - white underside . I n mid - a utumn , its foli a ge tr a nsforms into rich sh a des of or a nge - gold a nd yellow . W hile n a tur a lly found in low - lying , sw a mpy a re a s , this a d a pt a ble o a k thrives just a s well in urb a n settings , toler a ting comp a cted soil a nd even drought . G rowing a t a moder a te p a ce a nd c a p a ble of living over 300 ye a rs , it ’ s a tree th a t provides be a uty , sh a de , a nd l a sting benefits for gener a tions to come .

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