Quercus bicolor ~ Swamp White Oak fire-risk borers and scale

borers and scale

the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange

Especially cold winters can damage blooms

COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Iris

which then give way to showy red berries

Quercus bicolor ~ Swamp White Oak fire-risk borers and scaleSwamp White oak is a medium sized native deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown and short trunk. The large lobed foliage is shiny dark green with a silvery white underside that turns reddish purple in fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Drought and wet soils tolerant. Type: Tree Origins: Northeast US Height: 50 60 Spread: 50 60 Spacing: 55 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Green