Pin Oak

Quercus palustris

Plant Type- Deciduous Tree

Flower Color- None

Foliage Color- Green in the summer and brown in the fall.

Growth Habit- Pyramidal

Growth Rate- Fast

Zone- 4-9

Height- 60′-70′ feet tall

Spread- 25′-40′ feet wide

Light- Full sun

Details- This oak tree does well in a variety of soils including clay, sandy, acidic, etc. Nice uniform canopy which provides substantial shade.

Pruning- Any pruning should be avoided until winter due to the potential of Oak Wilt.  Oak Wilt is a fungus that can spread from one oak tree to another.

Other oak tree options.

  • English Oak
  • Northern Red Oak
  • Sawtooth Oak
  • Scarlet Oak
  • Southern Red Oak
  • Swamp White Oak
  • Willow Oak