Encyclopedia · Fagaceae · Quercus palustris
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Quercus palustris
Pin Oak
Quercus · Fagaceae
Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, swamp oak, or swamp Spanish oak, is a tree in the red oak section (Quercus sect. Lobatae) of the genus Quercus.
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Classification
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
Common name
Pin Oak
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Quercus palustris belongs to the Quercus genus within the Fagaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Pin Oak.
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Further reading
- 01Quercus palustris taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council