Fast, Moderate
40 to 80
30 to 50
Willow oak is an unsual southern red oak with leaves resembling that of Salix spp. more so than Quercus spp. Willow oak grows relatively fast in full sun in moist, acidic soil. This oak is tolerate heavy clay and urban environments but leaves can turn yellow in high pH soils. Willow oak may experience stem die back in zone 5 during cold winters.
Willow oak is an unsual southern red oak with leaves resembling that of Salix spp. more so than Quercus spp. Willow oak grows relatively fast in full sun in moist, acidic soil. This oak is tolerate heavy clay and urban environments but leaves can turn yellow in high pH soils. Willow oak may experience stem die back in zone 5 during cold winters.
| Dimensions | 6047483221 × 60474843220 cm |
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| Urban Forrester | Adaptable to new construction / exposed sites, Salt tolerant / street plantings, Tolerates compaction, heavy clay, Tolerates seasonal flooding |
