Willow oaks are no relation to willows but they seem to soak up water in a similar fashion. Where do willow oak trees grow? They thrive in floodplains and near streams or marshes, but are remarkably drought tolerant, too. Click here to learn more.

Willow Oak, Quercus phellos The common name of this tree may be misleading, however, if you’re savvy on your Latin botanical names, then you’ve already recognized this tree as an oak tree of…

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Like most oaks, willow oaks are large growing trees eventually reaching a height of about 80 feet with a width of 50 feet at maturity. Compared to other oaks, they are relatively fast growing.