Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Willow Oak

Flowers open from March into April. Does best in full sun to part shade with medium to moist soil. Draws butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host) to the garden.

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