Pin Oak 1 Live Deciduous Tree, 3 Gallon Pot – Quercus palustris

Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a North American native deciduous tree recognized for its distinctive pyramidal growth habit, horizontal branching structure, and attractive seasonal foliage. Its dark green, deeply lobed leaves create a dense canopy during the growing season before transitioning to russet, bronze-red, and reddish-brown tones in autumn. This ornamental oak is well suited to spacious residential landscapes, parks, and naturalized plantings.

One of the most recognizable features of Pin Oak is its layered branching pattern. Upper branches typically grow upward, middle branches extend horizontally, and lower branches may angle downward, creating a distinctive architectural silhouette. Its glossy, dark green summer foliage adds texture to the landscape, while its autumn colors provide seasonal interest. Mature trees may also produce acorns that serve as a food source for native wildlife.

Pin Oak performs best in full sun and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil. It is particularly well adapted to locations with consistent soil moisture and can tolerate occasional wet conditions. Because Pin Oak is sensitive to alkaline soil, it is best suited to landscapes where soil acidity supports healthy foliage. Its attractive form, native wildlife value, and autumn coloration make it a useful choice for larger outdoor planting areas.

Each order includes 1 live Pin Oak tree supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot (G3).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Pin Oak Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Tree

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Fall Foliage Color: Russet, Bronze-Red, and Reddish Brown

• Growth Habit: Pyramidal With Distinctive Layered Branches

• Branching Structure: Horizontal Middle Branches With Upright Upper Branches

• Leaf Type: Deeply Lobed Oak Leaves

• Fruit: Acorns

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; May Be Leafless During Winter Dormancy

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Pin Oak Tree

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Pin Oak

• Scientific Name: Quercus palustris

• Plant Type: Native Deciduous Oak Tree

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Pyramidal With Layered Branching

• Branching Structure: Horizontal Middle Branches, Upright Upper Branches, Often Downward-Angled Lower Branches

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Fall Color: Russet, Bronze-Red, and Reddish Brown

• Leaf Characteristics: Deeply Lobed Leaves With Pointed Tips

• Flower Type: Small, Inconspicuous Spring Catkins

• Fruit Type: Acorns

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Soil Preference: Acidic, Moist, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture

• Moisture Tolerance: Tolerates Periodically Wet Soil

• Soil pH Preference: Acidic; Sensitive to Alkaline Conditions

• Native Range: Eastern and Central North America

• Wildlife Value: Acorns Support Birds and Mammals

• Landscape Uses: Shade Trees, Parks, Large Residential Landscapes, Naturalized Areas, and Woodland Edges

• Ornamental Interest: Layered Branching and Russet-Red Autumn Foliage

• Container Suitable: Suitable for Nursery Production and Temporary Container Growing

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Seasonal Dormancy: Deciduous; Leafless During Winter

• Primary Feature: Pyramidal Form With Distinctive Horizontal Branching

Live Pin Oak tree (Quercus palustris), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nu