Quercus palustris
Pin Oak
The Pin Oak grows to around 20m in height. A 10-year-old tree grown in full sun will be about 8 metres. It has unusual foliage which is deeply cut with pointed lobes. In the autumn it turns to fiery russets, reds and oranges. An unusual feature is that young trees often retain their foliage year round. This species can tolerate wet soil.
Contributed by @olivers
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Pin Oak
Latin name
Quercus palustris
type
Tree
family
Fagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
10.00 M
20.00 M
Quercus palustris
The Pin Oak grows to around 20m in height. A 10-year-old tree grown in full sun will be about 8 metres. It has unusual foliage which is deeply cut with pointed lobes. In the autumn it turns to fiery russets, reds and oranges. An unusual feature is that young trees often retain their foliage year round. This species can tolerate wet soil.
Planting young plants
From Early Autumn TO Mid Spring
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Propagation
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Soak acorns in water, and let them stand in the water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 60 days , or until the radicle emerges. Sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. They can also be propagated by sowing in mulched beds. This is prefered to artificial stratification.
olivers
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