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willow oak

willow oak

Quercus phellos

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9b

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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
Family
Fagaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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M
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D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with