Quercus palustris
Pin Oak, Swamp Oak
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 21m
Width:
12 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Requires acid soil (pH 5.0 to 7.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Sensitive
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Sensitive
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Residential, Wide Median
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Wide range of pests in general for oak (Quercus) species that mainly affect its appearance slightly in minor cases. Two lined chestnut borer has been observed to attack and kill stressed Oak trees in Ontario.
Management Notes
- Acorns can be a litter issue in some years
- Can develop severe iron chlorosis in alkaline soils