Open-grown trees would benefit from some pruning to thin the crown to develop more secondary branches along the major limbs and increase the taper on major limbs. This would improve the already good wind-hardiness of willow oak.
Prevent complete soil dryness, May be pruned 12 mo. out of the year, Prune to maintain shape, Fertilize 3 times a year with lawn fertilizer 3:1:2 ratio.
The slender leaves are beautiful when they fall in the fall. The color and shape of the leaves spiraling as they fall is a pretty feature.
The acorns of this tree can be a nice treat for your critter friends
Quercus phellos is in the red oak group, and its wood is often used in place of actual red oak.
Open-grown trees would benefit from some pruning to thin the crown to develop more secondary branches along the major limbs and increase the taper on major limbs. This would improve the already good wind-hardiness of willow oak.
The willow oak is in the red oak group, but does not have typical red oak leaves.
they have these in Annapolis and in the fall the leaves are quite slippery on the brick sidewalks when theyy are dry
Willow Oak is fast-growing for an oak and starts producing acorns at age 15-20 years
it is an important food tree for squirrels, birds, and other animals in the forest due to its acorn production
Willow oaks are commonly used for lumber, construction, and pulp.
The old trucks are lightly ridged and furrowed, gray-brown.
This plant could be considered for a tree specimen when designing a rain garden.
Usually found in lowland floodplains
Prevent complete soil dryness, May be pruned 12 mo. out of the year, Prune to maintain shape, Fertilize 3 times a year with lawn fertilizer 3:1:2 ratio.
It is easier to transplant than most oaks
This plant was first discovered in 1723.