Schuettes Oak vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Schuettes Oak vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Quercus × schuettei (Quercus bicolor × Quercus macrocarpa)

Triglochin maritima

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Schuettes Oak
Seaside Arrowgrass

Schuettes Oak is a naturally occurring hybrid of Swamp White Oak and Bur Oak. With a faster growth than both parent species, it is one of the fastest growing Oak trees. They are known for growing very large and wide, so space them appropriately. It is considered one of the most adaptable Oaks with little preference on soil conditions. It can handle growing in wet, saturated soils as well as those that are dry, clay, or alkaline.

The Schuettes Oak has very large acorns. They have a large cup portion like the Bur Oak, but without the fringe. Due to the Swamp White Oak parentage, the acorns have less tannins and a sweeter taste. They are a food source for various wildlife including birds, squirrels, and deer.

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

Schuettes Oak Quick Facts

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: when injested, can be toxic for many animals

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Nuts: large, sweet acorns
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: schuette oak, schuettes hybrid oak, swamp bur oak
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass