Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Past SMA Tree of the Year
This is a versatile, tough-as-nails tree that will grow in a
wide variety of soil types and moisture conditions, from
inundated to dry. Glossy, dark green leaves. A large
tree: 50–60 feet (15-18 m) tall and 40–60 feet (12-18
m) wide.
Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus)
Past SMA Tree of the Year
This is another tough-as-nails tree. Leaves with many
leaflets can be 3 feet (1 m) long. Tolerates drought
conditions. Stout branches have a Gothic look, most
apparent when the leaves are absent in the winter.
Bright yellow fall leaf color. Large tree, 60–70 feet (18-
21 m) tall and 40–50 feet (12-15 m) wide. The fruit can
be undesirable, so select males only. The male cultivar
'Espresso' seems to have a denser crown.
Swamp white oak bark
Swamp white oak foliage
Fall foliage of Kentucky coffeetree
The habit of 'Espresso' Kentucky coffeetree
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