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Pin Oak

Shade tree

Quercus palustris

Overview
A magnificent native oak prized for its distinctive pyramidal shape and reliable, brilliant red-orange fall color that lasts for weeks. The Pin Oak's unique branching pattern—upward angled upper branches, horizontal middle branches, and downward lower branches—creates an instantly recognizable silhouette. Fast-growing for an oak and extremely tolerant of urban conditions, it provides excellent shade while supporting wildlife with its abundant acorn production.
Planting
Plant nursery trees in spring or fall. Fresh acorns can be planted immediately in fall. Develops taproot, so transplant when young.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 5–6.8. Space plants 480" apart. Germination: 14-30 (plant acorns immediately when fresh).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Gypsy moth, oak leafroller, scale insects, oak gall wasps. Common diseases: Oak wilt, anthracnose, powdery mildew, iron chlorosis in high pH soils.