Botanical profile

Quercus palustris

Latin name
Quercus palustris
Common name
Pin Oak
Type
Leafy
Family
Fagaceae

Quercus palustris, a highly decorative ornamental tree, better known as the pin oak, is prized for its deep green foliage that transforms into flamboyant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, offering a striking colorful display that enlivens flowerbeds, avenues, and large gardens. Its initially pyramidal then rounded silhouette at maturity provides an elegant vertical structure, ideal as an accent tree, isolated specimen, or for alignment in residential or public landscape designs. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this oak prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure and thrives without special requirements, combining intense seasonal color, harmonious habit, and ease of maintenance to visually enrich landscapes throughout the year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
AVERAGE
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May
Flower color
Red
Fruiting
Acorns for wildlife
Foliage color
Green ? red/orange/purple (fall)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Pyramidal / Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
15–20 m (49–66 ft)
Width
40-50 ft (12-15 m)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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