willow oak
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A spreading, deciduous tree to 20m tall with an oval to rounded crown and narrow, willow-like, glossy dark green leaves to 12cm long that turn yellow then brown in autumn. Insignificant flowers may be followed by small, rounded acorns in shallow, saucer-shaped cups
Scientific classification
- Species
- willow oak (Quercus phellos)
- Genus
- Quercus
- Family
- Fagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of willow oak
Distribution map
Southeastern US
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of willow oak
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willow oak care guide
- Water young trees regularly; established trees are drought-tolerant and need little.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water young trees regularly; established trees are drought-tolerant and need little.
Fertilizing
FertilizingFertilize with a balanced tree fertilizer in early spring only.
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, lime-free soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
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