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Quercus palustris
Choose Pin Oak if you want a native shade tree that grows faster than most oaks and gives dependable red fall color. The tradeoff is space: this is a full-scale canopy tree, not a tight-yard or under-wire tree.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | Pin Oak gives a strong shade-tree look with a straight leader, clean shape, and reliable fall color. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It grows quickly for an oak, though it still needs time to become a major canopy tree. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan for structural pruning while young and avoid placing it where lower limbs will interfere with walks or drives. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This is not a small-yard tree and should not be squeezed near buildings, wires, or tight paved areas. |
| Screening Value | C | It can provide overhead cover with age, but it is not the right plant for a dense privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend Pin Oak for open front or side lawns where the future canopy has room. Give it space from pavement and buildings; forcing it into a narrow strip creates maintenance problems later.
| Mature Height | 65 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 50 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 42.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal |
Yes, where there is enough soil space and clearance, but it is not for cramped sidewalk cuts.
Yes, red fall color is one of the main reasons to choose it.
No, it starts more pyramidal but becomes a broad shade tree with age.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21089
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
