Images of the Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

This medium-sized tree (20-30 m tall) is native to eastern North America. This species is distinguished from other oaks by its bright green, willow-like leaves. Despite its popular use in street-side plantings, the trees often grow larger than anticipated, which sometimes results in cracked sidewalks.

Habitat:Moist alluvial soils.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing to 25 m tall.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:AL AR DC DE FL GA IL KY LA MD MO MS NC NJ NY OK PA SC TN TX VA

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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