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Pin Oak
Pin Oak
$220.43
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Quantity
Low stock: 6 left
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.
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.
PGNE Report Card
| 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. |
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
| 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 |
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.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21089
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