PIN OAK
The Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a highly regarded choice for reforestation, landscaping, and mitigation projects across the midwest and eastern United States. Its naturally attractive pyramidal shape and reliably straight, dominant trunk make it a visually appealing option for various applications. Featuring vibrant green, glossy leaves that emerge on sturdy, smaller-diameter branches, the Pin Oak provides excellent summer shade. In autumn, it transforms landscapes with brilliant red to bronze foliage, adding a spectacular seasonal display. While some leaves may persist into winter, this can offer extended visual interest and habitat benefits. The Pin Oak’s adaptability to a range of soil conditions, including challenging wet sites, makes it particularly valuable for mitigation and reforestation efforts in diverse environments. Its tolerance for urban stresses like air pollution and compacted soil further enhances its suitability for landscaping in developed areas. The Pin Oak’s reliable growth and overall hardiness make it a dependable selection for projects aiming for both ecological and aesthetic success.
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1 Gallon
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3 Gallon
$8.00
7 Gallon
$22.00
Pin Oak showcasing its characteristic pyramidal form and glossy green leaves.
Scientific Name: Quercus palustris
Common Name: Pin Oak
Hardiness Zones: 4 through 8A
Height: 50 to 75 feet
Spread: 35 to 40 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
Foliage: Spring & Summer: Vibrant green, glossy leaves on strong, smaller-diameter branches. Adaptable leaf shape. Fall: Brilliant and showy in shades of red to bronze. Winter Interest: Some brown leaves may persist, offering unique visual texture and potential shelter for wildlife.
Bark: Characterized by a sturdy, though relatively thin, bark.
Sun: Thrives in full sun
Soil: Highly adaptable, tolerating clay, loam, sand, and acidic soils. Excellent for areas with extended flooding and poorly drained conditions, though also performs well in moderately drought-prone areas once established.
Wildlife Value: A significant contributor to local ecosystems, providing essential food (acorns) and habitat for numerous wildlife species, including squirrels, songbirds, and a wide array of beautiful butterflies and moths.
Why Choose Pin Oak?
Reliable Growth and Form:
The Pin Oak is known for its dependable medium growth rate and consistently attractive pyramidal shape, ensuring a visually pleasing and structurally sound tree for reforestation and landscaping initiatives. Its strong, straight trunk also provides lasting value.
Exceptional Adaptability for Diverse Sites:
With its high tolerance for a wide range of soil conditions, including wet and poorly drained areas, the Pin Oak is an ideal choice for mitigation projects and reforestation efforts in varied environments. Its urban tolerance also makes it a superb selection for landscaping in developed areas facing environmental challenges.
Stunning Seasonal Interest:
The Pin Oak provides year-round value with its lush green foliage in summer and a breathtaking display of red and bronze in the fall. The potential for some leaf persistence in winter can also add an element of unique beauty and ecological benefit to the landscape.
A Keystone Species for Wildlife Support:
By selecting the Pin Oak, you are directly supporting local wildlife. Its acorns are a vital food source, and the tree serves as a host plant for numerous butterfly and moth species, making it an ecologically sound choice for any project focused on environmental enhancement.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Pin Oak
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single pin oak can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 17,146 miles.
A single pin oak can absorb enough stormwater to fill 2,173 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single pin oak removes as much air pollution as the weight of 334 smartphones.
Central Florida Lands and Timber Nursery, LLC. is a wholesale nursery specializing in a wide array of Florida native trees. With an inventory of over 2 million container-grown trees, CFLTN, LCC can meet the needs of large-scale reforestation, mitigation, and landscaping projects throughout the Southeast region.
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(386) 294-1211
Address
3087 North County Road 53 Mayo, Florida 32066