Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)
This tree is often mistakenly called pin oak in reference to the long, slender leaves. Like Nuttall, willow oak can tolerate a duration of flooding, but not quite as long as Nuttall. The tradeoff being willow oak has a very small acorn that ducks can easily gobble up. Not just for ducks…willow oak works equally well on a wide range of planting sites, and provides a consistent crop of carb rich seed on a yearly basis. We think they produce large quantities of acorns much like cherry tomatoes or crabapples produce loads of fruit. Just a hunch, but it makes sense. The Willow oak grows best on elevated terraces in bottomland hardwoods
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Type: Zone: |
Red Oak section 6 - 9 |
| Soil pH: | 4.5 - 6.0 |
| Mature Height: | 80' - 130' |
| Wildlife Value: | Good browse for whitetail deer, Acorns eaten by waterfowl, wild turkey, deer, fox, squirrel, and wood peckers. |
| Site Preference: | Naturally occurs on moist, alluvial soils along streams and rivers, but commonly found in transition between lowland and upland sites. |
| Nut Maturity Date: | October to early November |
| Alias: | Pin Oak, Peach Oak, Swamp Willow Oak, Black Oak |
Customer Reviews
I received four Willow Oaks earlier in November. They arrived in excellent condition. I was impressed with the quality of these seedlings and look forward to watching them grow.
Both Willow oaks look good
I've ordered the oak trees from Nativ Nurseries many times. The trees have always arrived in excellent condition and ready for planting. With proper planting and care, my willow oaks from grown very nicely over the years. I could not be more pleased. Many thanks for an excellent product.
Very healthy looking
I started planting willow oak less than ten years ago; fast growth, very good straight growth and the narrow leaves leave no mess when dropped.