Quercus palustris |
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Pin Oak or Spanish Oak, Swamp Oak |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.
Description
The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree that grows rapidly to 50-70'. It has a slender form during youth, and becomes open and round-headed with maturity. The leaves are glossy, dark green and deeply cut. Many of the leaves will remain during the winter. Good lawn tree.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Attractivebark, Fallcolor, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parkingstrip, Patio
Special Uses
Shadetree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
