5 Seeds Pin Oak Quercus palustris Shade Tree

Pin oak (Quercus palustris) is a stately deciduous shade tree valued for its strong pyramidal form, straight trunk, and glossy deeply lobed leaves that turn rich russet and red tones in autumn. It develops into a long-lived specimen that anchors lawns, parkways, and larger landscapes with year-round structure and wildlife value.

Pin oak works well as a single specimen, in rows along driveways, or in mixed native plantings where its acorns support birds and small mammals and its canopy provides summer shade. It grows at a moderate to fast rate in consistently moist, well-drained soils and tolerates urban conditions once established, making it a practical choice for spacious home landscapes.

Species: Quercus palustris
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright pyramidal, developing a broad oval crown with age
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral loam or clay loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification for 60 to 90 days improves germination; sow in fall or stratify in the refrigerator
Sowing: Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep in seed-starting mix or direct sow in prepared outdoor beds
Spacing: 40 to 60 feet between trees at maturity
Notes: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; acorns ripen in autumn and can be collected for propagation