Quercus palustris |
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Pin Oak or Spanish Oak, Swamp Oak |
The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree that grows rapidly to 50-70'. It has a slender form during youth, and becomes open and round-headed with maturity. The leaves are glossy, dark green and deeply cut. Many of the leaves will remain during the winter. Good lawn tree.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, High
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.