A handsome oak with willow-like leaves. Foliage is light to bright green in summer and yellow, yellow-brown and russet in fall. Relatively fast-growing, it tolerates poorly drained soil. Prefers acid soil and full sun. Grows to 40′-60′ with a 35′ spread.
| Plant Type |
Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft) |
| Spacing |
40 ft |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Drought, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders |
Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) | Willow Oak, Swamp Willow Oak, Pin Oak, Peach Oak || A handsome oak with willow-like leaves. Foliage is light to bright green in summer and yellow, yellow-brown and russet in fall. Relatively fast-growing, it tolerates poorly drained soil. Prefers acid soil and full sun. Grows to 40′-60′ with a 35′ spread.
Native,
Full Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders