Close up of Audubon Native Swamp White Oak branch, glossy dark green lobed leaves on a light brown branch, centered around pictures of birds
A large Native Swamp White Oak tree planted in a landscape near a pond
A Native Swamp White Oak tree planted along a walkway in landscape with a building in the background
A close up of the Native Swamp White Oak green leaves on the branching
Swamp White Oak Large Treeling product shot
Swamp White Oak Large Treeling size guide
A map of the United States and Canada showing the native regions for the Swamp White Oak
White-Eyed Vireo perched on a tree branch with the green leaves and blue sky behind it
Eastern Bluebird perched on a broken branch with red berries in front of it
Yellow Throated Warbler perched on a tree branch
House Wren perched on a orange bird house
Close up of Audubon Native Swamp White Oak branch, glossy dark green lobed leaves on a light brown branch, centered around pictures of birds
A large Native Swamp White Oak tree planted in a landscape near a pond
A Native Swamp White Oak tree planted along a walkway in landscape with a building in the background
A close up of the Native Swamp White Oak green leaves on the branching
Swamp White Oak Large Treeling product shot
Swamp White Oak Large Treeling size guide
A map of the United States and Canada showing the native regions for the Swamp White Oak
White-Eyed Vireo perched on a tree branch with the green leaves and blue sky behind it
Eastern Bluebird perched on a broken branch with red berries in front of it
Yellow Throated Warbler perched on a tree branch
House Wren perched on a orange bird house

Audubon® Native Swamp White Oak Treeling

Bower & Branch Trees and Plants

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FAST-GROWING LUSH SHADE TREE WITH BRIGHT FALL LEAVES

FEATURES:

May Benefit & Attract: thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens

  • Two-toned lobed leaves display dark-green to light-green as the wind blows
  • Leaves change yellow for fall
  • A long-lived hardy tree, growing clusters of acorns for native wildlife to snack on
  • An ideal shade tree, specimen tree or include some in a grove of mixed trees for a mini forest overflowing with fall color
  • Swamp White Oak was the tree of choice for planting at the 911 Memorial in New York - over 400 are planted there
  • This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
  • All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow
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    Growth Facts

    • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
    • Mature Height: 50-80' tall
    • Mature Width: 30-50' wide
    • Exposure: Full Sun
    • Spacing: 40-70' apart

    Why plant Audubon® Native Swamp White Oak Treeling?

    Safe in the arms of a rugged Swamp White Oak Tree, birds of all kinds find shelter and sustenance. Its large leaves serve as good cover while songbirds forage for the insects that make up an important part of their diet. Bluebirds, sparrows, wrens, vireos, and warblers are some of the visitors you may see feeding in this noble native. Swamp White Oak’s acorns, which dangle from long stems, are more palatable than those of other Oak Trees, and they attract jays and woodpeckers. In wetland areas, ducks relish the acorns, too. Handsome, hardy, and wonderful for wildlife.

    This tree is found in forests and swampy areas all over the Eastern U.S. Its wood is heavy and hard, lending itself to use in flooring, furniture, cabinets, ships, barrels, and kegs. More recently, this tree has found another purpose. At the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in New York, 412 Swamp White Oaks have been planted, chosen for their durability and subdued yellow fall color (Sweetgum was considered, but deemed too festive). In time, the canopies will weave together, forming a cooling, calming green ceiling overhead, sheltering the visitors below.

    How to use Audubon® Native Swamp White Oak Treeling in the landscape?

    A relatively large tree displaying large dark green leaves with gray-green undersides in summer, transforming into golden hues in fall. Swamp White Oak does tend to perform well in wetter/swamp-like locations (hence the name) but also does well in other soil types. Drought tolerant. An excellent choice for shade trees, lawn trees, specimen, or large park-like settings.

    Planting Zones

    Hardiness Zone: 4-8

    How To Plant Audubon® Native Swamp White Oak Treeling

    Oak Trees enjoy full sun planting locations. Swamp White Oaks are no different and can grow well in all soil types and where other Oaks may be limited by requiring more acidic soils, Swamp White is much more adaptable. Oaks may have an irregular growth habit while young, but in time will straighten out. Bower & Branch Swamp Whites are grown to have proper branching structure in place, your only need will be to remove lower limbs as desired for branching height. Generally we remove all limbs below 4/5' but you may choose to remove limbs to 6 or 7' as your tree grows to allow for mowing or picnicking. Follow Bower & Branch fertilizing best practiced to insure health and vigor. Swamp White is virtually pest free when given the care and feeding it needs to grow healthy and strong.

    How To Water

    Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water slowly and thoroughly. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.

    How To Fertilize

    Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. If planting in the fall, use Elements fertilizer while planting and start your regular annual fertilizing the following fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established as it gives your tree the nutrients it needs to produce lush new growth for the following spring.

    How To Prune

    A young tree may need a little extra support to ensure that it lives a long and healthy life. Stake your new Treeling with a 6-8 foot tall wood or bamboo stake. Use expandable ties that will stretch as the tree grows, fastening the stake to the main trunk from the base to the top. Check the ties every few months, at least twice a year; ensuring the ties are not digging into the trunk. If there is any sign of this, take the tie off and reattach it, giving the tree more room to grow.

    As your tree grows, remove a few of the lower branches each year if you do not want your tree to have lower limbs. Remove these lower branches before they reach 1/2 inch in diameter. It is better to make small cuts to avoid cutting a large, more mature branch - this is too stressful for the tree. Each year, make any corrective pruning needed, paying particular attention to removing damaged branches, rubbing branches, multiple leaders at the top, or suckers at the base. Limit any pruning to no more than 25% of the branching structure in a given year. Pruning benefits the tree and helps to achieve a balanced tree form.

    After two or three years you can feel free to remove the stake from the tree.


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