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Quercus palustris
Pin oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus palustris plant species is found in Northeastern and Central N. America - Massachusetts to Michigan, Virginia and Arkansas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pin oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus palustris
Common Name:  Pin oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Münchh
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  8
 
Habitat:  Deep rich soils[227, 229] in swampy woods and bottoms at low elevations[43]. Often found in wet, poorly drained claypan soils typical of floodplains, tolerating short periods of spring flooding[229].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Withstands atmospheric pollution[227]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. A fairly fast growing tree[200], it is occasionally cultivated for timber in eastern central Europe[50]. It coppices fairly well[227]. The tree seldom lives longer than 150 - 200 years in the wild, commencing to bear seeds when 15 - 25 years old[229]. Seed production is cyclic, a year of high yields being followed by 2 - 3 years of low yields[229]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. This species has a relatively shallow tap-root, making it easier to transplant[226]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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