Pin Oak Trees

 Pin Oak Tree - Quercus Palustris

Pin Oak Tree is a regal deciduous tree that will create a captivating view in your landscape. Oaks are fast-growing and often used in the landscape to create shade and a wildlife refuge. When young, they have a pyramidal shape, but when mature, they have a more rounded shape. Use this tree to create a shade garden or woodland garden. Underneath, you can grow plenty of shade perennials and shrubs, including ferns.Its leaves are green and glossy, and it has characteristic “pins” at the ends of the leaves. Its flowers are small and inconspicuous and yellow-green in color.

Plant Details - Pin Oak Tree (Quercus Palustris)

Family: Fagaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 50 – 70 ft.

Spread: 40 – 60 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Pin Oak Tree

This tree can be planted in many different kinds of soil, including sand and loam. Avoid planting this tree in alkaline soil as the tree will be susceptible to chlorosis and overall decline.

Acorns will drop throughout the fall season, starting in September. Its characteristically unique acorns are decorated with beautiful striping lines, alternating dark and light brown. Many squirrels, birds, including wild turkeys, and other small mammals eat acorns. They are also great for propagating and gifting to friends who need this tree in their life.

This tree is very low maintenance and will not need fertilizer. Avoid giving a nitrogen rich fertilizer if you opt to use one.It is deer resistant, except when young and vulnerable to animal damage.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Pin Oak Tree

Pin Oak Tree can handle greater levels of soil moisture compared to other species of oaks, making it a great option for planting in a wet location.

Pin Oak Trees is also shorter at maturity than other oaks, making it a great option for a smaller area. This species is more tolerant of pests and diseases but should still be watched for signs of insect damage.