Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Pin Oak
Quercus palustris

Pin Oak form
Pin Oak form
 
Features
Russet to red fall color; form. 
 
Culture
Full sun; very tolerant of wet sites; requires acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
60-75 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Pyramidal to oval 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Tolerance
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Brown
Orange
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Anthracnose and oak wilt are potential problems (other problems are possible, but usually not serious).   Iron chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves) is very common on this species when planted in alkaline soils.
 
Additional Notes
Easy to transplant due to a fibrous root system.

 

 
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