Pin Oak

Quercus palustris

Tree21×14 mzone 4–8light shade

Profile

Family: Fagaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 21 m
Spread: 14 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 150 years
First yield: after 15 years
Hardiness: zone 4–8
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: moist – very wet
pH: 5 – 6.8
Synonyms: Swamp oak, Oak

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Pin Oak prefers moist to medium well-drained, slightly acidic soils including loam, clay, and sandy loam. It grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Water regularly until established, especially during dry spells. Propagate by seed; acorns require cold stratification. Prune in dormant season to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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