{"product_id":"chene-bicolore","title":"Swamp White Oak","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwamp White Oak (\u003ci\u003eQuercus bicolor\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lived Shade Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swamp White Oak (\u003ci\u003eQuercus bicolor\u003c\/i\u003e) is a slow-growing, cold-hardy tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows slowly and reaches about 60-80 ft (18-24 m) at maturity. Best for shade, naturalized plantings, and large parks, it offers dark green glossy leaves with a greyish, pubescent underside and exceptional longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Swamp White Oak for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwamp White Oak is an excellent choice for Ontario and Eastern Canada because it is hardy, long-lived, and well adapted to large landscapes with deep, moist soils. It is especially valuable for natural-style plantings, specimen use, and sites where road salt tolerance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, large landscapes, naturalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong longevity and distinctive bicoloured foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern North America; indigenous but rare in Québec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, moist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge parks and naturalized settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites with high road salt exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-80 ft (18-24 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-80 ft (18-24 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, moist, loamy, acidic soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery long-lived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Swamp White Oak Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Swamp White Oak if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a long-term shade tree for future canopy value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a large yard, park-like lot, or naturalized property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a durable native oak with strong landscape character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for specimen planting, mass planting, or naturalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast shade in just a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to buildings, patios, or hard infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need an easy-to-transplant tree from bare-root stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard shade in large properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swamp White Oak develops a broad, rounded crown and produces edible acorns used by mammals and birds. Its long life, strong roots, and tolerance to de-icing salt make it a durable choice for substantial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Swamp White Oak Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwamp White Oak stands out for its rugged beauty and longevity. The foliage is dark green and glossy in summer, with a greyish, softly hairy underside that gives the tree its “bicolour” character. It is more of a legacy tree than a quick landscape fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catkin\" title=\"Catkins\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCatkins\u003c\/a\u003e appear in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, glossy leaves with greyish undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown fall colour and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acorn\" title=\"Acorns\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoblong acorns\u003c\/a\u003e on long stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brownish, scaly bark and a broad rounded crown give structure to the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Swamp White Oak is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions. Its Zone 4 hardiness makes it suitable for many southern and eastern Canadian landscapes, especially where mature large-canopy oaks are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped specimens in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (preferred for this species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall, with caution depending on stock type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20–25 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–40 ft between trees in landscape settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, especially in the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Swamp White Oak grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a slow-growing oak. Typically, it grows 1-2 feet per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. For ornamental and shade use, you do not need a second tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but it has powerful roots and should be planted with generous distance from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate. Like other oaks, it drops leaves and acorns seasonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/swamp-white-oak\" title=\"Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/swamp-white-oak\" title=\"Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)\"\u003eSwamp White Oak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist-soil tolerance, long life, bicoloured leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge shade tree, naturalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"Red%20Oakproducts\/red-oak\" title=\"Red Oak (Quercus rubra)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/red-oak\" title=\"Red Oak (Quercus rubra)\"\u003eRed Oak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStronger red fall interest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge landscape shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/bur-oak\" title=\"Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/bur-oak\" title=\"Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)\"\u003eBur Oak\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToughness and broad habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarsh sites, legacy planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/oak-trees\" title=\"Collection : Oak Trees\"\u003eOak Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eZone 4 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/rare-native-trees-quebec\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Plant Rare Native Trees in Quebec?\"\u003eWhy Plant Rare Native Trees in Quebec?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/hardiness-zone-in-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Tree and Shrub Hardiness Zones in Quebec and Canada\"\u003eTree and Shrub Hardiness Zones in Quebec and Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319113400639,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/chene-bicolore-quercus-bicolor-illustration.jpg?v=1701878208","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/swamp-white-oak","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}