Quercus phellos (Willow Oak) is a fast growing native oak known for its narrow, willow like leaves and uniform, rounded canopy. Its adaptability and strong structure make it a popular shade tree for urban and residential landscapes. Height & Spread: 40 - 60 ft x 30 - 50 ft Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Adaptable; tolerates wet and clay soils Watering Needs: Moderate Deer Resistance: Moderate deer resistance Native Status Native to the southeastern United States, commonly found in bottomlands and moist soils. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds Acorns provide food for birds such as woodpeckers and ducks. Mammals Supports squirrels, deer, and other wildlife. Butterflies & Moths Host plant for numerous native caterpillar species. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Plant 30 - 50 ft apart for canopy development. Landscape Placement Ideal as a fast growing shade tree for streets, parks, and large properties. Companion Plants Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress) - Shares tolerance for moist soils and large scale planting. Nyssa sylvatica - Adds fall color and complements similar habitat conditions. Itea virginica - Provides understory structure in moist soils. Carex stricta - Adds native ground layer in wet conditions.
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