{"product_id":"quercus-phellos","title":"Quercus Phellos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus phellos (Willow Oak)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast growing native oak known for its narrow, willow like leaves and uniform, rounded canopy. Its adaptability and strong structure make it a popular shade tree for urban and residential landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 - 60 ft x 30 - 50 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; tolerates wet and clay soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the southeastern United States, commonly found in bottomlands and moist soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcorns provide food for birds such as woodpeckers and ducks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports squirrels, deer, and other wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies \u0026amp; Moths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for numerous native caterpillar species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant 30 - 50 ft apart for canopy development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a fast growing shade tree for streets, parks, and large properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares tolerance for moist soils and large scale planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNyssa sylvatica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fall color and complements similar habitat conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItea virginica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides understory structure in moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex stricta\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds native ground layer in wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885893673121,"sku":"QUERCUS PHELLOS","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/quercusphellos_willowoak.png?v=1775542288","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/quercus-phellos","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}