Quercus palustris
pin oak
Q. palustris is a strong-growing large deciduous tree with a dense, slightly pendulous crown. Deeply lobed eaves to 15cm, with whisker-tipped teeth, turn reddish-brown or bright crimson in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Brown Red | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. A fast growing spreading deciduous tree. Requires lime free soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sowing as soon as ripe, in a coldframe or grafting in mid-autumn or early winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
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