Quercus phellos
Willow Leaved Oak
Can be planted as an urban tree where space allows!! But also great for a large garden. Quercus phellos is fairly rare in the UK but makes a fine specimen tree for the tree enthusiast
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Description
Introduced from the Eastern USA in 1723, this distinctive oak has willow shaped leaves and is best established on neural to acid free draining soils even through it can tolerate wetter soils later on.
It forms a broad crown at maturity so is best suited to parkland and estates to show off its autumn tints of orange and yellow. Its slender green leaves make it difficult for the uninitiated to identify but autumn acorns that mature in their second year give it away.
A great tree for plant collectors, this tree remains rare in the UK and is often restricted to arboretums.
Quercus phellos is fairly rare in the UK but makes a fine specimen tree for the tree enthusiast. In warmer climates it can be described as semi evergreen.
Mature height: 17-22m
Mature spread: 8-12m