Pin Oak

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.

Buy This If

• You want a long-term shade tree.
• You have room for a broad canopy.
• You prefer a native oak over a maple.

Skip This If

• You need a small ornamental tree.
• You want heavy screening.
• You need strong deer resistance.

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Our Experience

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.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Is Pin Oak a good street tree?

Yes, where there is enough soil space and clearance, but it is not for cramped sidewalk cuts.

Does it have good fall color?

Yes, red fall color is one of the main reasons to choose it.

Will it stay narrow?

No, it starts more pyramidal but becomes a broad shade tree with age.