Quercus palustris (Pin Oak)

Easily grown in average, medium to wet, acidic soils in full sun. Prefers moist loams. Tolerates poorly drained soils. Tolerates some flooding. May take up to 15-20 years for this tree to bear a first crop of acorns.

Associates: Betula nigra (River Birch), Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush), Lindera benzoin (Spicebush), Nyssa sylvatica (Sour Gum), Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern), Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern), Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen), Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry), Vaccinium angustifolium (Early Low Blueberry)

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Sun

Full

Tree Size

40-50' h x 50-70' w

Water

Medium, Wet