| Quercus palustris | |
| Pin Oak | |
| • Height 80’ x 50’ Spread • Excellent shade tree. Fast growing, extremely durable. Deep tap root. Best all around large shade tree for southern Maryland. Long narrow leaves turn yellow in fall. Smaller thin leaves are easier to rake clean. | |
| Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March. | |
| Attractive shade, lawn, or specimen tree | |
| Full sun, well drained soil | |
| 55'x40' | |
| 45'-65' | |
| Pyramidal, slender, horizontal branching | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Glossy dark green, deeply cut leaves | |
| Red to orange-red fall foliage |