Prefers a moist climate and is typically found at lower altitudes.
Common Name: Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor, commonly known as swamp white oak, is a tall tree native to southeastern Canada and eastern USA. It thrives in wetland environments and has acorns that are edible after leaching. This tree is known for its spreading canopy and is often used for its utility purposes.
Quercus bicolor
United States
- The swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is characterized by its tolerance to wetland conditions. - It is native to southeastern Canada and eastern USA. - The tree can reach heights of up to 30 meters with a spread of 4 meters. - The acorns of the swamp white oak are edible after leaching. - In the past, the acorns were roasted, ground into a meal, and used in various culinary preparations, such as mixing with other foods or molding into loaves and cakes.
- Prefers moist to wet soil conditions - Thrives in wetland environments
A native of south eastern Canada and eastern USA, this tall tree (to 30 m, 4 m spread) is at home in wetlands. The acorns are edible after leaching. They were roasted, ground into a meal and mixed with other foods or moulded into loaves and cakes.