Quercus Phellos Willow Oak Seedlings Height Shipped:6 12 Inches it is widely naturalized in Green White it is widely naturalized in parts of the USA but can live in zone 6 if slightly protected from winter wind With its large spreading canopy‚ which in maturity has provided an important amount of shade and become part of the building fabric‚ it has improved the amenity of the property overall․ Narrow bright green leaves emerge in the spring and provide the canopy with a softness not achieved in other members of the genus․ In mid summer‚ the foliage is dense‚ providing shade and adding texture and movement to the landscape․ In fall the foliage becomes a golden yellow and bronze‚ adding another season of attraction before the tree's handsome shape is revealed in winter with its strong‚ even branching․