WILLOW OAK 



and but rarely climbs even a hillside ; and yet it avoids the 

 sea-coast. 



The Willow Oak hybridizes most freely ; all oaks do more 

 or less, but this species seems especially inclined to stray 

 out of bounds. 



The acorns are tiny, not abundant, the kernel yellow and 

 exceedingly bitter. The tree is recommended as a shade 

 tree for southern cities. 



