Willow Oak

Basic Landscape Attributes

Height Range:

40-60 ft. height

Fall Colors:

Spear-shaped leaves with tiny bristles at tip, Great color provider, leaves are bright green in spring, shift to deeper green in summer

Width Range:

30-40 ft. spread

Flower Type:

Yellow-bronze-orange and russet-red in fall

Shape:

Pyramidal shape

History of
the Tree Species

First scientifically observed in 1723.
Wood used since pioneer days for pulpits, pews, bar tops, wagon axles, stairs, flour barrels, and more.
Native to poorly drained areas of Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains and Mississippi River valley region.
Popular street tree.
Often used for shade.

Acorns are edible after tannins removed
Seeds can be cooked, dried, and ground into powder as a thickening agent
Roasted seed acts as a coffee substitute
Decoction of the wood chips or bark has been applied externally as an analgesic and a bath for aches, pains, sores, cuts, and hemorrhoids.
Galls strongly astringent, used in the treatment of hemorrhages, chronic diarrhea, dysentery etc.
Older mulched leaves can repel slugs and grubs
Seedcups used as buttons

Location on tree on Shelby Ave: