Willow oak
Quercus phellos
We are not providing this tree at this time but it may be available for purchase from local nurseries.
The elegant willow oak is easily identified by its slender, willow-like leaves. This tree is prized for its hardiness--while it is fairly drought-tolerant once mature, it can also handle occasional flooding or more moist soil conditions. It tends to grow in a distinct pyramidal shape when young but softens into a lovely rounded canopy when older. Because the willow oak does not tend to produce as many acorns as other oaks in this area, it is a tidy tree that provides the shade of a large tree without much mess.
Willow oak characteristics
Size:
Large
Height:
50-65 feet
Width:
40-50 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate to Fast
Water Needs:
Low to Moderate
Sunset Zones:
7, 8, 9, 14
Fall Color:
Yellow
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