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.

Plant Type Native, Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft)
Spread25' - 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
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