the willow oak is an excellent choice as a shade tree. It thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil and full sun. The willow oak will tolerate pollution and drought and is considered a trouble-free tree as long as soil pH is acidic. Willow oak has a fibrous root system and is therefore easy to transplant. It has no serious disease or insect problems. As little as 1 inch of fill soil can kill an oak.
Willow Oak Care
Quercus Phellos
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
5a - 9b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
Not required
Sunlight
Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade
Soil
Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side. Lime toleran
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