Male and female flowers are borne on separate catkins on current year branchlets. Fruit is an acorn.
Family | Beech |
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Season Bloom | June |
Habitat | Swamp Oak is a long-lived tree. Often used as a shade tree in lawns, its leaves are attractive and it provides cover for birds and mammals. The acorns are important food for wildlife. Attracts both birds and butterflies. Larval host for the Edwards Hairstreak. |
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Height | 60-80' |
Leaf Description | Leaves are broad and ovoid, 4.75-7" long and 2.75-4.25 wide. They are shallowly lobed with 5-7 lobes on each side. Leaves turn brown or yellow-brown in fall, but are not remarkable, |
Soil Type | All Types |
Light Source | Sun |
Location | Woodland |