SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus phellos
COMMON NAME: Willow Oak
GARDEN SIZE: 40–75 ft. tall x 25–50 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: up to 1-2 ft. per year under ideal conditions
USDA ZONE: 5–9
EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
WATER & SOIL: Average, medium to wet, well-drained soils; adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils; tolerates moist and occasionally dry soils
HABIT (FORM): Medium to large, deciduous tree with an oval to rounded crown
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; narrow, willow-like leaves (4–5" long and 1" wide), smooth-edged and bristle-tipped at the apex; fall color ranges from yellowish-orange to red-brown
FLOWERS: Insignificant; yellow-green male flowers in pendulous catkins and female flowers in short spikes
BLOOM TIME: March to April
PLANT ORIGIN: Native to the Southeastern United States, found in the woods near swamps, streams, or canals
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Oaks are one of the most important, if not the most important, host plants for local insects.
FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, you may top dress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.
PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches
USES: Shade tree for parks, golf courses, large yards, street tree, or near water gardens and ponds
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