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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Quercus palustris Münchh.
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Pin Oak
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Fagaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Pyramidal with a strong leader, lower branches pendulous, middle horizontal
and upper are upright. With age, oval, pyramidal, faster growing oak.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, rich, acid, well-drainedsoils; intolerant of high pH soils. Full sun,
somewhat pollution tolerant.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade tree, specimen.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Intolerant of alkaline or calcareous soils, becomes chlorotic, requires application
of soluble iron.
NATIVE RANGE:
Northeastern to central United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
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