Hightower Willow Oak is a fast-growing native deciduous tree with a strong central leader and uniform upward sweeping branching forming a pyramidal crown when young that rounds with age. Its fine dark green willow-like foliage turns yellow in fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Tolerates both dry and wet soils and is very urban tolerant.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
35’ - 55’ |
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Spread: |
35’ - 55’ |
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Spacing: |
45’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew. Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Crape Myrtle, Spirea
IMAGES: Freekhou5, Tree in Mississippi, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Berean Hunter, WillowOakinAutumn, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Bruce Kirchoff, Quercus phellos
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
