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Quercus palustris

pin oak


Pin oak is a fast growing, nicely shaped tree with beautiful fall foliage ranging from yellow to red. Oaks support just under 1,000 species of caterpillars and are great for carbon sequestration. Pin oak can tolerate many different growing conditions and make for a lovely specimen tree.

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Height: 50-70 feet
Spread: 40-60 feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Multi Color Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Pennie Logemann (c) Native Plant Trust
Pennie Logemann (c) Native Plant Trust