Loading...

Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) | Hortus

Native Plant Library Sun & Shade Plant Drops Wildlife & Habitat Habitat Plan Map

Native plants / Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

Map your garden free →Where to buy near you

Swamp White Oak

About Swamp White Oak

Flowers open from April into May. Reaches 15 m–25 m at maturity. Visited by butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host).

Growing Swamp White Oak

Bloom: April–May
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Medium, Moist
Mature size: 15 m–25 m

Native range

Browse native plants for Indiana →Wildlife & Habitat near you →

Explore

How to Use Hortus
Learn
Native Plant Library
Wildlife & Habitat
Free Habitat Plan
Sun & Shade Map
Native Plant Nursery Map
Plant Drops
Changelog

Partners

For Nurseries
Nursery Map
Pricing

Company

About
Support Hortus
Brand
FAQ
Contact

Legal

Privacy
Terms

© 2026 Hortus.

|