A fast-growing oak with a distinctive pyramidal crown and deeply lobed glossy leaves that turn rich russet-red in autumn and often persist into winter. A superb large avenue tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 18 m H × 12 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pin Oak
Quercus palustris is a fast-growing tree in the Fagaceae family. It reaches around 18 m tall and 12 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Pin Oak
Pin Oak suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pin Oak does best in loamy, clay and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Pin Oak does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pin Oak in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Pin Oak in the garden
Pin Oak earns its place for a shade tree and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Pin Oak. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Pin Oak
Plant Sale lists Pin Oak as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
