Quercus phellos 'QPMTF2' ~ Atlantys® Willow Oak

Quercus phellos 'QPMTF2' ~ Atlantys® Willow OakAtlantys Willow Oak is a small fast growing native deciduous tree with a dense oval crown and smaller, dark green willow like foliage that holds on longer into fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Tolerates wet soils. Type: Tree Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 22 24 Spread: 12 14 Spacing: 12 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun

Atlantys Willow Oak is a small fast-growing native deciduous tree with a dense oval crown and smaller, dark green willow-like foliage that holds on longer into fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife.  Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  Tolerates wet soils.

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

IMAGE: Photos by Moon's Tree Farm, Atlantys® Willow Oak

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