Wood: The
wood is not distinguished from white oak in commerce. It is tough,
strong, hard, heavy, durable and close-grained. Its scarcity and relatively
knotty wood (lower branches retained for years) reduce the importance of
this species as a timber tree. The wood is used for general construction,
cabinets, veneers, and interior finishes. Its strength and hardness make
it suitable for use as mine timbers and cross ties. The heartwood is light
brown and the sapwood very similar in color.
Wildlife: Wood ducks, mallards, turkeys, woodpeckers, squirrels, small rodents and deer feed on the sweet acorns.
Horticulture: The white swamp oak is an attractive shade tree for large areas where the soil is not too alkaline.
