Willow Oak
Quercus phellos
NativeHigh AvailabilityFull sunZones 5a - 9bHigh Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread30 - 40 feet
MaintenanceLow
Bloom DescriptionYellowish-green
About this Tree
The Willow Oak offers a brilliant twist on the classic oak family, trading traditional lobed leaves for slender, willow-like foliage that creates a light, dappled shade. This unique leaf shape means that when autumn arrives, the tiny leaves dry up and virtually disappear into the grass, making seasonal yard cleanup an absolute breeze. A favorite street and park tree across the American South since colonial times, it grows quickly, adapts effortlessly to city pollution, and gives a neat, refined look to any property line.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Quercus phellos
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread30 - 40 feet
Native RangeEastern U.S.
Sun exposureFull sun
AttractsSongbirds, Wildlife (Acorns, Incl. Waterfowl), Insects (Larval Host)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
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Common nameWillow Oak
Scientific name Quercus phellos
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height40 - 60 feet
Canopy spread30 - 40 feet
Sun exposureFull sun
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
AttractsSongbirds, Wildlife (Acorns, Incl. Waterfowl), Insects (Larval Host)
BloomYellowish-green
Bloom TimeSpring
Carbon/Air QualityHigh
Flowers
AvailabilityHigh
Hydroloby/StormwaterHigh
LeavesDeciduous
MaintenaceLow
Native RangeEastern U.S.
Native StatusNative
Ecological ValueHigh
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeYes
Resilience/AdaptationHigh
Pollinator ValueLow
ToleratesUrban Conditions
Suggested useShade Tree
Columbia County AvailabilityGreat
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityMedium