willow oak

[Bradley]

How do you guys feel about Willow Oaks? Looking to plant 4-5 widely spaced yard trees in middle Georgia. I really like these trees, but don't know alot about their growth rates etc... Would you recommend another species over these and why. Thanks, Steve.

 

[PBMan]

Personally, I like the Willow Oak's alot and they tend to grow well in clay soils. However, check out the Sawtooth Oak and/or Water Oak trees. The Sawtooth is spectacular and in my opinion is the perfect tree for shade/privacy/beauty. Nice color in fall and hold their leaves for a long time.

 

[Toddppm]

They are very nice and have a great form and structure but those little @#$% leaves will drive you crazy trying to clean therm up, they get stuck in the grass and every crack and crevice around and there are tons of them

 

[Jay Banks]

Willow oaks are a sturdy tree. Plant them in spring. But watch out for some nursery stock. They tend to head the branches back severely to were it looks like a stick with stubs.

Here in VA the sawtooth is considered an invasive. You may want to check with your department of natural resources before you choose the sawtooth.