Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

Willow Oaks (Quercus phellos) have narrow, pointy, willow-like leaves that grow in clusters. This ornamental deciduous tree has atypical soft wood for an oak and frequently grows near waterways and bottomlands. The photo of these Willow Oak leaves was taken from the mature tree that is growing alongside the parking lot F and behind Kinder Station, near the Houston B-Cycle Station. 

Light      Full sun

Size        40-60’ tall and 35’ wide

Water    Widely adaptable

Soil         Prefers acidic soil