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willow oak

willow oak

Quercus phellos

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b

A native deciduous oak with narrow, willow-like leaves that turn yellow to russet in fall. Grows at a moderate rate and adapts well to wet or dry soils.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–100′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.56.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefitwindbreakerosion control

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed