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    Quercus phellos

    Also Known As

    • Willow Leafed Oak
    • Willow Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 60'-100'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Quercus phellos plant details

    Quercus phellos is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus phellos

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus phellos

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is an elegant rounded 40-70' tree with slender branches and glossy narrow, smooth-edged, willow-like leaves. It is native to the Southeastern United States, typically being found in moist areas; low woods, swamps and along streams. Dark brown to grey, irregularly-furrowed trunks develop on mature trees. A lovely and fairly fast-growing tree; perfect for rain gardens. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    One of the most unusual-looking Oak species, the Willow Oak has long, narrow leaves and a dense branching habit. The new growth is bright red and in early spring the whole tree looks like it is in bloom from a distance. As with many other Southern U.S. native Oak species, Willow Oaks are tolerant of wet soils and can grow alongside bogs and creeks. Established trees are also drought tolerant and perform well in a wide range of conditions. Willow Oak trees are fast growing and can reach heights of 30-45 feet in about 15 years.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    This is a fine textured tree with high branches, and it makes a great specimen in a lawn or along a roadside. Fall color ranges from brown to yellow to russet red. Easily transplanted and rapid growing, this is among the best of the oaks. Its narrow leaves are easily cleaned up from the lawn. The small acorns, like those of the pin oak, are relished by wildlife.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Delicate foliage pattern resembles willow leaf, yellow fall color. Dense rounded crown. Zones 5-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Handsome and long-lived southern oak, deciduous with narrow, willow-like foliage, small leaves for easy raking. Grows somewhat fast, reaching 60-80' tall x 30-40' wide with a dense rounded crown. Produces small acorns that provide food for birds. A fine street tree tolerating heat, humidity, air pollution, and even standing water and compacted soils. Drought tolerant for brief periods but grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Quercus phellos plant

    How to Grow Quercus phellos

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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