White Oak vs Golden Weeping Willow - TreeTime.ca

White Oak vs Golden Weeping Willow

Quercus alba

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

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White Oak
Golden Weeping Willow

White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall.

With a huge growth in bourbon and scotch over the past few decades there is an emerging shortage of white oak that is the primary tree used for cask barrels and aging.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

The Golden Weeping Willow is a cultivar with bright yellow twigs and an attractive weeping shape. It is one of the most popular willows, with high ornamental value.

The Golden Weeping Willow has glossy green foliage during the spring and summer months, then the leaves turn a golden-yellow in the fall. The brown bark is furrowed and the overhanging branches keep their yellow tone, so they also have significant winter interest.

White Oak Quick Facts

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: dark red
Bark: brown and ridged
Nuts: acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium