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Pin Oak

Quercus palustris, Fagaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Palm SedgeCarex muskingumensis
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
SweetgumLiquidambar styraciflua
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Scarlet OakQuercus coccinea

Closely related oak species with overlapping habitat requirements create intense competition for resources when grown together

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Pin Oak grow in?

Pin Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Pin Oak?

Good companions for Pin Oak include Palm Sedge, Sweetgum.

Design guilds with Pin Oak and see companion relationships visually.

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