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Quercus palustris

Pin Oak or Spanish Oak, Swamp Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree that grows rapidly to 50-70'. It has a slender form during youth, and becomes open and round-headed with maturity. The leaves are glossy, dark green and deeply cut. Many of the leaves will remain during the winter. Good lawn tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.