{"product_id":"willow-oak-quercus-phellos-7-container","title":"Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) – #7 Container","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWillow Oak \u003cem\u003e(Quercus phellos)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Willow Oak is one of the most graceful and refined of all native oaks — a tree that surprises with its delicate, willow-like leaves yet delivers all the strength, longevity, and ecological richness of a true oak. Its fine-textured, narrow foliage creates a soft, airy canopy that dances in the breeze through summer, then turns warm shades of yellow and russet in fall before releasing a carpet of tiny leaves that are easy to manage. Adaptable, fast-growing for an oak, and beloved by wildlife, the Willow Oak is a standout choice for a wide range of landscape settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus phellos\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willow Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 ft with a pyramidal to rounded canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 ft tall at time of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7 (7-gallon pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast — typically 2–3 ft per year, faster than most oaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best growth and form in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; tolerates moist, wet, clay, and acidic soils; also performs well in average garden conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerates periodic flooding and wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — its small leaves break down quickly and rarely require heavy cleanup; prune in late winter while dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA popular and versatile shade and street tree widely used in residential landscapes, parks, and urban settings. Its fine-textured foliage provides a softer, more refined look than most oaks, making it an excellent choice where a large shade tree is needed without the bold, coarse texture of traditional oaks. Its abundant small acorns are a critical food source for wood ducks, songbirds, deer, and squirrels. Like all native oaks, it supports a rich community of native insects and caterpillars — a true ecological powerhouse in an elegant package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant arrives in a 7-gallon container at 4–5 ft in height, ready to transplant into your landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"String and Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45059552313544,"sku":"24000","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stringandpetals.com\/products\/willow-oak-quercus-phellos-7-container","provider":"String and Petals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}