Pin Oak, Swamp Spanish Oak
Pin oak is a great option for both homeowners and city foresters since it offers sturdy timber and deep shade. It's a quick-growing oak that complements the landscape beautifully and offers amazing Fall color as its leaves turn colors of crimson and bronze. Pin oaks can withstand heat, bad soil, and air pollution. They also produce many of acorns each fall, which provide food for wildlife.
| Plant Type | Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft) |
| Spread | 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft) |
| Spacing | 50 ft |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Rain Gardens |
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Quercus palustris (Pin Oak)
Pin Oak, Swamp Spanish Oak
Pin oak is a great option for both homeowners and city foresters since it offers sturdy timber and deep shade. It's a quick-growing oak that complements the landscape beautifully and offers amazing Fall color as its leaves turn colors of crimson and bronze. Pin oaks can withstand heat, bad soil, and air pollution. They also produce many of acorns each fall, which provide food for wildlife. |
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