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Slough Grass vs Swamp White Oak

Beckmannia syzigachne

Quercus bicolor

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Slough Grass
Swamp White Oak

Slough Grass is a hardy grass that will happily grow in any wet soil. It is usually found near water and is common haymaking material or forage.

Slough Grass is also useful for erosion control and land reclamation.

The Swamp White Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America. It is commonly found in swamps, lowlands, floodplains, and near streams and lakes. The leaves are two-toned, green on top and silvery-white on the undersides, adding to the visual appeal of this popular shade tree.

In the fall, the Swamp White Oak produces acorns which are an important food source for wildlife. It also provides a habitat for the larvae of many butterfly and moth species, playing an important ecological role. Although its growth is slow in the first few years, once the roots are established, it can achieve faster annual growth.

Slough Grass Quick Facts

Swamp White Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Toxicity: mildly toxic to humans, cats, and dogs
Foliage: thin, tubular
Flowers: yellowish, green
Nuts: acorns
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT
Native to: ON, QC
Other Names: sloughgrass, western slough grass
Other Names: bicolor oak