#43
Accession Number: 0043-0000
Common Name: Willow Oak
Latin Name: Quercus phellos
Family: Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Height: 40–75 feet
Spread: 25–50 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Yellow-green, insignificant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5
Light Preference: Full sun
Water Needs: Medium to wet
Notes: Works well as a shade tree, a street tree, in a rain garden
Description: Willow Oak is a medium to large tree (reaching as much as 100’ in ideal conditions) in the red oak group, but with uncharacteristic long, narrow, unlobed, willow-like leaves. It is a relatively fast grower and prefers moist soils. Fruits are rounded acorn up to 1/2” in length, which are a food source for wildlife. Fall color is dull gold or yellowish brown. Willow oaks tend to have good disease and pest resistance and are considered low-maintenance.
