Quercus phellos Willow oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus phellos
Willow oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus phellos plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Staten Island to Georgia, west to Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Willow oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus phellos
Common Name:  Willow oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Low wet borders of swamps and streams, bottom lands and sandy uplands on rich soils[43, 82].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Although it prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain[200], this species thrives in this country[11], though it rarely sets seed here[80]. Trees commence to bear seeds when about 20 years old in the wild and good crops are usually produced annually[229]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229]. A very ornamental plant[1]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[88, 200].

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