We planted it at the rear (western edge) of our property. It'll get the needed full sun there and won't be crowded out by other trees. To its north is where I had two ash trees removed. They were killed by the Emerald Ash Borer.
This tree could easily grow to 50' high and will likely spread 35' wide. In this open location, it may exceed those numbers. It could grow to 100' tall. The tree is known more in southern zones of the U.S. but can handle -10° to -20° so our zone 6a is near the northern edge of its habitable zone.
Our particular tree was grown by Gardens Alive Farms in Smithville, TN. It was dug on March 26.
The tree is called a willow oak because of it's long, willow-like leaves ... and also its love for water. It is not actually a willow but is in the Red Oak family.
We carried water in buckets to it and we've had ample rain since we put it in the ground. I'll be anxious to look upon it each evening at sunset. It'll make a pretty silhouette as it grows tall and strong.
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