Willow oak
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Description
A type of red oak tree, Quercus phellos, native to the southeastern areas of the U.S. The willow oak has heavy, reddish-brown, coarse-grain wood. It is widely used commercially for flooring, furniture, cabinets, paneling, and millwork.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Quercus phellos
Other Properties
Medium tree growing to 25 m. Bark=gray developing rough ridges with age. Leaf=linear shape (5-10cm in length) Fruit=small round acorns (1 cm) with thin caps
Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
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