Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak)
Plant community: Red Maple Swamp
Native region/country: East from MO, south to AL, north to ME.
Mature size: 50-60 feet high. 50-60 feet spread.
Habitat and/or preferred growing conditions: Grows in average, medium to wet, acidic soil in full sun
Hardiness zone: 3-8
Leaf/flower color: Leaves are dark, shiny green above and silvery white beneath, with 5-10 rounded lobes or blunt teeth along the margins. Fall color is yellow, but sometimes reddish purple. Insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins in spring. Fruits are acorns that mature in early fall.
Does it burn?: Probably
Burn Quality: Unknown
Sources:
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=QUBI
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=q330