Swamp White Oak

Swamp White OakThe large (1 inch) nuts of the swamp ehite oak have a rather sweet flavour. The seeds are dried into a flour to be used in baking or mixing with other grains. As the name implied, this tree is found in moist bottom land areas like river banks or the edge of swamps. Perhaps a surprise is that the swamp white oak adapts well and can tolerate compacted soil and drought. Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Pollinator: Self fertile but best yields when paired with another

somewhat shade tolerant

Also Known as: chokeberries

Since the 1990s there has been a concerted effort underway to save the butternut from a devastating fungal infection called butternut canker

Harvest: Fall

this tree is found in moist bottom land areas like river banks or the edge of swamps

Sun: Tolerates some shade

Sun: Full sun

Aronia berries can be eaten fresh but they shine in preserves like jams and jellies

The flavour is sweet

Spacing: 6’

The black walnut is touted as a sound investment with the potential to generate hefty payouts for those willing to wait the 30+ years it takes to reach maturity

Living up to 800 years with a maximum 10ft diameter and 100ft height it was truly overwhelming