Pin Oak

Quercus palustris

Mature Size: 50 to 70 feet in height, 1 to 2 feet in diameter

The Pin Oak is a popular landscape tree because of its fast growth, tolerance of urban stresses, and scarlet fall color. This tree may grow in river edges, but also typically on clay soils. Leaves are alternate, simple 3-5 inches long, 2-5 inches wide with 5-9 pointed lobes.

Fun Facts:

  • The wood is hard and heavy and used for rough lumber and firewood.
  • This tree’s common name, Pin Oak, comes from its pin-like twigs.

Pin oak

For more information: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=74

 

Photo credits to: Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment

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