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Posted 02/08/2023 in Tree

Quercus phellos

Native to the Southeastern United States, Quercus phellos is a large deciduous tree with willow-like green leaves that turn gold in the fall. The rounded acorns are an important source of food for squirrels, chipmunks,and other wildlife. Yellow-green catkins appear in the spring.

Post Details

Latin Name
Quercus phellos
Common Name
Willow oak
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
40-75 ft
Spread
25-50 ft
Potential Pests
Oak wilt, chestnut blight, shoestring root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots,

Plant Story

Native to the Southeastern United States, Quercus phellos is a large deciduous tree with willow-like green leaves that turn gold in the fall. The rounded acorns are an important source of food for squirrels, chipmunks,and other wildlife. Yellow-green catkins appear in the spring.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerant of urban pollution. Prefers moist well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade.

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