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Quercus Bicolor
Swamp White Oak
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Photo by T. McDaniel
Friday, December 22, 2017
SWAMP WHITE OAK
The Arboretum recently added some new trees to its landscape: Quercus bicolor. These trees replace the Pyrus calleryana (Bradford Pear) that were once planted in an area behind the Ag Center. The Bradford Pear was once widely used as an ornamental tree. It has been out of favor due to its weak wood structure, its invasiveness, and its short lifespan. Here is an Q & A Section that points out the problems with a BRADFORD PEAR.
The oaks were purchased using the money raised from our Annual Plant Sale, Speaker Events, Friends' Membership, and donations. We are hoping that soon they will provide much needed shade in this area. Here is a fact sheet detailing some of its characteristics:
