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Quercus palustris

Pin Oak

A lovely shade tree with a pyramidal, compact head and horizontal branches that bear handsome, dark, glossy, green foliage which turns to a brilliant red colour in the fall. A rapid grower, developing a strong, central leader.

  • »  Pyramidal, broad, spreading, oval crown
  • »  Leaves are dark green with deep, sharply pointed lobes
  • »  Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by rounded acorns
  • »  Foliage turns a deep red in the fall

1gal
$24.00
2gal
$42.00
5gal
$198.00
7gal
$255.00
10gal
$258.00
15gal
$294.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:20-25 m
  • Spread:13-18 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Seed
Habit
• Oval
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Red
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Quercus palustris

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus palustris

A popular, shade tree with a strong, central leader and good, fall colour. This oak is great for landscapes, parks or streets.