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Quercus bicolor
Choose Swamp White Oak if you want a native shade tree for a large yard with soil that swings wet to dry. The tradeoff is simple: it needs room, and it is not the tidy small-lot tree.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | It becomes a broad, substantial shade tree with a natural native look. |
| Growth Rate | B | It moves along better than many people expect from an oak, but it is still a long-term tree. |
| Maintenance | B | Once established, it is durable, though leaf and acorn cleanup should be expected. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This is the wrong tree for tight yards, narrow strips, or planting close to buildings. |
| Screening Value | C | It casts shade well, but it is not a dense evergreen screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Swamp White Oak for the customer with space, patience, and imperfect soil—not for someone trying to squeeze a shade tree into a small foundation bed.
| Mature Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 60 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 50 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, spreading |
Yes, that is one of the main reasons to choose it.
It drops leaves and acorns, so avoid placing it over patios or tight walkways.
Only if there is plenty of clearance for the mature canopy and roots.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21118
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
