Quercus palustris

Toothed ends to lobes on leaves-acorns mature in two years-shows iron chlorsis (yellowing of leaves) when grown in alkaline soils.

Quercus palustris

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Common Name pin oak
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 4
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Pyramidal
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Dark green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Leathery-thin

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