Quercus palustris

Quercus palustris

Swamp Spanish Oak

• Plant Type: tree
• Zone: 4-8
• Sun: full sun
• Water: moist well drained soil
• Sizing: 50-70ft tall
• Bloom Time: April to mid-May
  
• Maintenance: Water: Requires consistent moisture, especially important during dry spells and for young trees. Fertilizer: Fertilize young trees annually for healthy growth. Mature trees typically do not require regular fertilization. Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
• General Information: Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, swamp oak, or Spanish oak, is a tree in the red oak section of the genus Quercus. Pin oak is one of the most commonly used landscaping oaks in its native range due to its ease of transplant, relatively fast growth, and pollution tolerance.