Growth Rate
Moderate: The Swamp White Oak typically grows at a moderate rate, averaging about 12 to 24 inches per year.
Size
Mature Height: Usually reaches a height of 50 to 60 feet, though it can sometimes grow taller under optimal conditions.
Mature Spread: The spread is typically 50 to 60 feet, forming a broad, rounded canopy.
Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Thrives in moist to wet soils and is highly tolerant of poorly drained, heavy clay soils. It can also grow in a variety of other soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
Watering: Requires regular watering during its establishment period but is relatively drought-tolerant once mature.
Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-8.
Additional Information
Lifespan: The Swamp White Oak is long-lived, often surviving for several hundred years.
Wildlife Benefits: Produces acorns that are a valuable food source for wildlife, including birds and mammals.
Uses: Often used in landscaping for its shade and ornamental value, as well as in reforestation and wetland restoration projects due to its adaptability to wet conditions.