Willow Oak

You may be interested in the Willow Oak Tree if you want a handsome tree to add to your home or office garden. This proud tree grows well in various circumstances and could also be a beautiful source of shade in your backyard.

What Does the Willow Oak Tree Look Like?

The Willow Oak has a stately appearance. In spring, it begins to bloom, and its leaves are light green. Then, during summer, they begin to darken. As the temperature cools off in the fall, the leaves turn yellow. As fall turns to winter, the yellow leaves turn brown. The changing colors make the Willow Oak popular among businesses and residential locations.

Even though the Willow Oak prefers wet soil, it will grow well in dry soil. It grows faster than most other trees. It prefers to grow in areas with plenty of sunlight. When the Willow Oak reaches full height, it usually stands between 40 and 60 feet tall. In addition, its leaves, branches, and roots spread approximately 35 feet from the center. It prefers to grow in hardiness zones five through nine, meaning that it grows well in the Southeast, including Tennessee.

Why Do People Like the Willow Oak Tree?

The Willow Oak is a very popular tree for several reasons:

• It provides excellent color throughout the entire year. The leaves start bright green in spring, turn yellow in fall, and brown to red as fall turns winter. 
• The leaves have a unique, spear-like shape and typically measure 2 to 5 inches long.
• The tree produces acorns with a thin, saucer-like appearance.
• It transplants more easily than many other trees, so you can move it if desired.
• The Willow Oak adapts to both wet and dry soil conditions.
• Willow Oak acorns are an important food source for wildlife like Wood Ducks, Mallards, deer, and squirrels.