Ohio Buckeye vs Swamp White Oak - TreeTime.ca

Ohio Buckeye vs Swamp White Oak

Quercus bicolor

Aesculus glabra

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Swamp White Oak
Ohio Buckeye

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.

Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.

Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.

Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.

Swamp White Oak Quick Facts

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $6.99
Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: mildly toxic to humans, cats, and dogs

Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle
Foliage: palmate
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Nuts: acorns
Nuts: spiny nut
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC
Native to: ON
Other Names: bicolor oak
Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye