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 asa shade 
tree for southern cities. 
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