Encyclopedia · Fagaceae · Quercus phellos
TreeCouncil listed
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
Quercus · Fagaceae
Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 18 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting foliage. Its recorded local performance is unknown. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
Common name
Willow Oak
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Quercus phellos belongs to the Quercus genus within the Fagaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Regular water during heat and extended dry periods
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
18 m H × 18 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Quercus phellos observation photograph — GBIF · Linda Jo Conn · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/