Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak compact Tiny white bell-like flowers bloom

Tiny white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in mid-spring and attract butterflies

Variegated Purple Spiderwort is a native herbaceous perennial with blade shaped lily like foliage that emerges rose and matures to deep purple with pink stripes

leathery dark green holly-like pinnae that are coarsely fringed

Grows best in full sun and medium to wet well drained soils

COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena

Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak compact Tiny white bell-like flowers bloomUpperton Willow Oak is a fast growing native deciduous tree with a strong central leader and uniform upright branching forming a pyramidal crown when young that opens to oval with age. Its dark green willow like foliage emerges mid spring and turns bronzy yellow in fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Tolerates both dry and wet soils and is very urban tolerant.