Willow Oak Trees For Sale
Willow Oak Tree (Quercus phellos) is a deciduous tree with long, shiny, and slender willow-like leaves. It will create great aesthetic appeal on your property and provide great value to local wildlife. This tree is native to the southeastern United States. Its shiny green leaves will turn shades of yellow and deep orange with the fall color change, creating a beautiful autumn display.
Plant Details - Willow Oak Tree (Quercus Phellos)
Family: Fagaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height: 40 – 75 ft.
Spread: 25 – 50 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Willow Oak Tree
Plant this tree as an ornamental focal point in your yard or use it to create a shade garden. It is excellent when planted as a landscape tree for shade. It will produce plenty of acorns that will fall to the ground below. These acorns will provide food for squirrels, small mammals, turkeys, and other birds.
With its expansive canopy and branching, this tree will provide valuable shelter for birds. Nesting birds use its branches and twigs, while cavity-dwelling birds use its cavities.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Willow Oak Tree
Plant their favorites, and they will come! The Willow Oak Tree is a host plant for many butterflies, including the Banded Hairstreak and Horace’s Duskywing.This tree is ideal for erosion control and increasing soil stability.
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Exposure
Willow Oak trees flourish in full sun to partial shade, requiring a minimum of 6 hours of natural sunlight daily for optimal growth. They are adaptable to different light conditions but perform best in bright, sunny locations for vigorous development.
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Usage
Shade
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
5-9
How To Grow & Care Tips
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees
Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.
Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.