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pin oak
Quercus palustris
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
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
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation