Quercus palustris ~ Pin Oak

Pin Oak is a large native deciduous tree with a broad-pyramidal crown and branches the reach in the direction of their location on the trunk (upper are upright, lower reaches down).  Lower branches often break off leaving pin-like stubs. The glossy deep green foliage is toothed and deeply lobed and turns deep red in fall. The round acorns have saucer-shaped cups that barely cover the top.  Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.  Tolerates some flooding and wet soils. Type:  Tree Origins: Northeast US Height:  50’ - 70’ Spread:  40’ - 60’ Spacing:  50’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Green Season of Interest: Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Chlorosis is common in alkaline or neutral soils.  Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew.  Po