Description
The Pin Oak is a very distinctive tree because of its unusual branching habit. Upper branches are upright, middle ones horizontal and its lower limbs slant gracefully towards earth. Widely used as a street and landscape tree.
Description:
The Pin Oak is pyramidal but with age will have a more oval shape. It is a fast-growing tree, that tolerates wet soils, likes the full sun. The Pin Oak can handle some flooding conditions. Glossy dark green leaves turn russet, bronze or red. Grows to 60′ to 70′, 25′-45′ spread. (zones 4-8)
Best Uses:
Growing in full sun or shade, this species will tolerate a wide variety of soil types.