Willow Oak, Swamp Willow Oak, Pin Oak, Peach Oak
A handsome and popular shade tree, Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) is a medium to large, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and an oval to rounded crown with upswept branches. It is noted for its long, fine-textured, willow-like leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm). Bright green in summer, the foliage turns yellow or russet in the fall. The gray to dark brown bark is smooth when young, becoming rough and fissured with maturity. The nearly round acorns, 1/2 in. long (1 cm), with thin, saucer-like caps, are striated with brown and black bands. They are a valuable food source for many mammals and birds. A fast grower, Willow Oak tolerates urban conditions very well and is appreciated as a street tree, shade tree in lawns, reclamation sites, and rain gardens. It is also incredibly tolerant of heat, drought, and stress once established. Long-lived (200 years), it is excellent for wildlife.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Common names | Oak, Pin Oak, Willow Oak |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Common names | Oak, Pin Oak, Willow Oak |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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