Quercus phellos - 40-60 CM C3

Description
These produce brown, oval fruits. The Willow oak also bears shiny, lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny location with nutrient-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Olive-green shoots * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * Flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Willow oak are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate. They are about 5 - 11 cm in size. Willow oak is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Willow oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Quercus phellos thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus phellos are smooth, olive green.

Root
Quercus phellos is a shallow-rooting plant.