Hardiness
Zone 3–8
Discover the plant
Pin Oak
FamilyFagaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorGreen ? red/orange/purple (fall)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingAcorns for wildlife
Maximum height15–20 m (49–66 ft)
Maximum width40-50 ft (12-15 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3–8
Minimum temperature-40°C
