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Swamp White Oak
It is tolerant of poorly drained sites and frequently is found in heavy mucky soils. The Swamp White Oak tree, Quercus bicolor, is a beautiful native tree with lustrous, heavy textured leaves with wavy margins. Swamp Oak trees transplant easily. The Swamp White Oak is a long-lived tree that may reach 300 to 350 years old. The Swamp White Oak is a rapidly growing tree that flowers in spring. The name bicolor refers to the two-colored leaf, shining dark green above and velvety white pubescence below, turning golden in the fall. The sweet acorns are eaten by whitetail deer, mallards, wood ducks, wild turkeys, squirrels, woodpeckers, and smaller rodents. It casts dense shade. This rugged oak grows well in either upland or swampy areas. The acorns mature and are shed in September or October of the same year. This deciduous tree has a rounded open habit. ... more
Texas Whitebud It is a small, deciduous understory tree which typically grows to 12-18' tall. Clusters of tiny, white, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2-3 weeks in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. Deciduous heart-shaped leaves open soft pink but gradually mature to a glossy rich green. Pendulous, flat, bean-like, 2-4" long seed pods resembling snow peas appear after flowering. Fall color is variable, but often includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. Dogwoods are true harbingers of spring. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Effective planted as a specimen or in groups. Use as a street tree in residential areas. |
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