Swamp Oak Trees

As it name implies, the swamp oak thrives in wet conditions.

The swamp oak (Quercus bicolor) is a deciduous tree that is part of the beech family. They thrive in damp conditions and can grow to between 50 and 60 feet tall. It produces a hard wood that is indistinguishable from regular oak trees.

Climate

Swamp oaks are found throughout the midwestern and northeastern United States. They are usually found in wet woods, wetlands and swamps, but they can also tolerate droughts, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Leaves

The swamp oak's dark green leaves are a whitish color underneath, the lightest color of all types of white oak trees, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. In autumn the leaves turn reddish to yellow-brown, according to Trees Online. The swamp oak has lush foliage that creates dense shade.

Life Cycle

Like all types of oak trees, the swamp oak produces an acorn fruit, according to the USDA Forestry Service. The swamp oak typically produces acorns when the tree is between the ages of 75 and 200 years old, but it can live to be 300 to 350 years old.

References

• Trees Online: Swamp Oak
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Swamp White Oak
• USDA Forestry Service: Swamp White Oak