CATTON ARBORETUM
Quercus Phellos
Common name: Willow Oak
Year planted: 2026
Country of origin: Central and eastern North America
Year introduced: Early 1600s at Jamestown
Description: A medium to large tree growing to 20 to 30m. As per its name the leaves of the Willow Oak are linear in shape and 2 to 5 inches resembling the leaves of a Willow. generally bright green above but paler beneath. Bark is smooth and grey when young but becoming more furrowed as it ages. Can be used in furniture making but also pulped for paper production. Used by native americans in baths for cuts and aches.
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Tree number: 135
Year planted: 2026
Country of origin: Central and eastern North America
Year introduced: Early 1600s at Jamestown
Description: A medium to large tree growing to 20 to 30m. As per its name the leaves of the Willow Oak are linear in shape and 2 to 5 inches resembling the leaves of a Willow. generally bright green above but paler beneath. Bark is smooth and grey when young but becoming more furrowed as it ages. Can be used in furniture making but also pulped for paper production. Used by native americans in baths for cuts and aches.
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Tree number: 135
