Pin Oak Quercus Palustris 5 Gal

Pin oak is a medium-sized, deciduous tree in the Fagaceae (beech) family and is one of the faster-growing red oaks, generally reaching a height of 50 to 70 feet with a trunk about 3 feet in diameter. Pin oak has a more slender and graceful appearance than some oaks. The crown is pyramidal when young and becomes more rounded and oval with age. The branching pattern is unique with the lowermost branches being angled sharply downward, the middle branches horizontal, and the upper branches ascending. Young trees and lower branches of older trees hold leaves throughout winter. The fall foliage is orange, or bronze to red. This oak won’t begin producing acorns until around 15 to 20 years old. 

Pin oak is very popular and frequently used as a shade tree for home landscapes, urban streets, parks, and woodland gardens. It is tolerant of many soil conditions, heat, and air pollution, but it is toxic to horses.