Common Name
Pin Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus palustris
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
Intolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
25
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
Pyramidal
Mature Height
70 feet
Crown Spread
50 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable. Moderate tolerance, but very intolerant of high pH soils. Strongly pyramidal habit.