Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
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Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, swamp oak, or swamp Spanish oak, is a tree in the red oak section (Quercus sect. Lobatae) of the genus Quercus. Pin oak is one of the most commonly used landscaping oaks in its native range due to its ease of transplant, relatively fast growth, and pollution tolerance.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Quercus palustris |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Height | 60-70 ft |
| Bloom time | May |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic to wet |
| Soil | Acidic loam, clay |
| Wildlife value | Acorns for waterfowl and mammals; lower branches sweep downward |
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