willow oak (Quercus phellos) observed in Peace St at Smallwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA
iNaturalist: jeff_mielke
Urban Ecology
Willow oaks lining Raleigh streets provide dense summer shade and drop small acorns that feed birds and squirrels—knowing where healthy specimens grow helps city planners protect them during construction and road work.
Someone spotted a willow oak—a native tree with long, slender leaves that look more like a willow than a typical oak—growing along a street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The sighting was confirmed by the iNaturalist community, giving it 'research-grade' status, which means it can be used in real scientific studies. Willow oaks are common street trees in the Southeast, valued for their graceful shape and wildlife benefits.
Key Findings
Willow oak (Quercus phellos) confirmed at Peace St and Smallwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605
Observation reached research-grade status, indicating community consensus on species identification
Location is within an urban street environment, consistent with willow oak's frequent use as a city tree in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US
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A willow oak was observed and confirmed at the intersection of Peace St and Smallwood Dr in Raleigh, NC, earning research-grade status on iNaturalist through community verification.
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Research-grade observation of willow oak in Peace St at Smallwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA.
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Quercus phellos, the willow oak, also peach oak, water oak, and swamp chestnut oak, is a North American species of a deciduous tree in the red oak group of oaks. It is native to the south-central and eastern United States.