A medium to large deciduous oak with a pyramidal form and deeply lobed leaves that turn brilliant red-scarlet in fall. Pin oak thrives in full sun and tolerates wet soils, making it suitable for wet areas and rain gardens.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–100′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 3bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
