Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak edging Easy care and drought-tolerant once

Easy care and drought-tolerant once established

double pink flowers  with prominent yellow centers bloom from summer until the first frost

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The large rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an undistinguished yellow in fall

Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak edging Easy care and drought-tolerant onceUpperton Willow Oak is a fast growing native deciduous tree with a strong central leader and uniform upright branching forming a pyramidal crown when young that opens to oval with age. Its dark green willow like foliage emerges mid spring and turns bronzy yellow in fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Tolerates both dry and wet soils and is very urban tolerant.