Quercus bicolor

swamp species

FagaceaeQuercus

The swamp white oak is in the white oak group (Quercus) in the beech or Fagaceae family, and is common in America's north central and northeastern mixed forests.

Leaves are broad, ovoid, 12–18 cm long and 7–11 cm broad, always more or less glaucous on the underside, and are shallowly lobed with five to seven lobes on each side, being intermediate between the chestnut oak and the white oak. Fall color is yellow, but sometimes reddish purple.

Fruit is a stocked, rounded acorn, 1.5–2 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, usually found in pairs, maturing about 6 months after pollination.

Contributors

  • Philippe de Spoelberch