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Quercus palustris-Pin Oak-Fast-growing tree 4-5" cal B&B

Quercus palustris-Pin Oak-Fast-growing tree 4-5" cal B&B

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Quercus palustris

Description

Quercus palustris, commonly known as Pin Oak, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its distinctive pyramidal shape and deeply lobed leaves that turn a vibrant red in the fall. This tree is often used in urban landscaping due to its adaptability and tolerance to wet soils.

Suggested Uses

Pin Oak is ideal for large landscapes, parks, and as a street tree. Its attractive fall foliage and tolerance to various soil conditions make it a popular choice for ornamental planting.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus palustris
  • Common Name Common Name: Pin Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 60-70 feet tall, 25-40 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Red Maple, Sweetgum

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in a location with full sun.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate wet conditions.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, sandy, or clay soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for chlorosis in alkaline soils and treat as necessary.
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