{"product_id":"swamp-white-oak-tree","title":"Swamp White Oak Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwamp White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eQuercus bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Bicolor Oak, is a magnificent, long-lived native powerhouse that effortlessly fuses breathtaking structural beauty with unmatched urban resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1\"\u003eA stately icon of bottomlands and low-lying river edges, the Swamp White Oak is one of the most adaptable and toughest shade trees in North America. Reaching 50 to 60 feet with a broad, symmetrical, rounded canopy, it is celebrated for its unique two-toned foliage that shimmers silver in the breeze. This tree effortlessly conquers everything from backyard swamps and heavy clay to compacted city soil and asphalt heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeystone Wildlife Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaks host more caterpillar species than any other native tree, and Swamp White Oak's sweet acorns feed ducks, turkey, deer, squirrels, and songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShimmering \"Bicolor\" Canopy:\u003c\/b\u003e Features striking leaves that are lustrous dark green on top with a velvety, silvery-white underside, creating a gorgeous flashing effect in the wind before turning a warm yellow-bronze in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves Wet Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in poorly drained bottomlands, rain gardens, and stream edges, tolerating periodic flooding, yet adapts to average garden soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome Two-Toned Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lustrous dark-green leaves with silvery-white undersides shimmer in the breeze and turn yellow-bronze in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Long-Lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e An adaptable, city-tolerant shade tree that can live for centuries with a strong, rounded canopy. Highly resistant to city pollution, compacted soils, and road salt—making it a dependable, long-lived shade tree for modern suburban and urban yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier to Establish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a naturally shallower, more fibrous root system than other oaks, making it much easier to successfully plant and establish in the home landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown non-GMO and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eneonicotinoid-free\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree ships in a one gallon container with a robust, established root system, promoting quick establishment and growth after planting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Swamp White Oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6\"\u003eSwamp White Oak is a generational legacy tree that solves modern landscaping dilemmas. If you have a low spot in your yard where water pools after rain, or heavy clay that chokes out other plants, this tree doesn't just survive—it thrives. It offers the majestic canopy of a classic oak on an accelerated timeline, establishing quickly thanks to its adaptable root structure. As it grows, it transforms your property into a high-traffic wildlife hub, feeding early pollinators with its spring catkins and nourishing local fauna with its sweet autumn acorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in Full sun to part shade with moist to wet, poorly drained heavy loams and clays; acidic; adaptable and tolerant of both wet ground and occasional dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eExtremely low-maintenance. To safeguard against Oak Wilt disease, restrict any structural pruning to the dead of winter when the tree is fully dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,10\"\u003eBring the shimmering beauty and legendary strength of the Swamp White Oak to your property—a resilient native titan engineered to turn tough, wet spots into a thriving wildlife haven for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":54352806216046,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWMWHITEOAK-1GAL-1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":54352806248814,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWMWHITEOAK-1GAL-2","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":54352806281582,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWMWHITEOAK-1GAL-4","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/swamp-white-oak-tree-1227104.png?v=1784575753","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/swamp-white-oak-tree","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}