Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos - Willow Oak

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Rarely needs pruning.

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The Willow Oak has the same form and habit of the traditional oak, but has the leaf shape like willows and is fairly fast growing for an oak.

  • Bright green leaves shaped like beefy willow leaves
  • Yellow, yellow-brown and russet red in fall
  • A tough tree well adapted to urban conditions

Great shade for large yards and parks and is also a nice tree for planting near ponds.

Height: 40-75 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: Green, Yellow

Interesting Notes about Willow Oak:

The leaves on this oak tree are unusual for an oak in that they are like a willow leaf on steroids. They emerge a nice, bright green, later turn dark green and in the fall turn shades of orange, yellow and red. The tree prefers moist locations, but does tolerate drought. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Naturalizing
  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Specimen
  • Focal Point
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Red

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water