Pin Oak

The Pin Oak is a distinctive and fast-growing deciduous tree, notable for its unique branch structure; upper branches reach upwards, middle branches are horizontal, and the lower branches droop gracefully towards the ground. It has deeply lobed, glossy green leaves that turn a spectacular shade of scarlet or deep bronze-red in autumn, often holding onto the tree for some time. Unlike many other oaks, it has a relatively fine texture and a neat, pyramidal shape when young. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown, becoming slightly fissured with age. While it can tolerate drier conditions once established, it is naturally found in floodplains and is very happy in moist, even poorly drained, slightly acidic soils. In the UK, it makes a magnificent specimen tree for a large garden or park. It is fully hardy and requires plenty of space to develop its characteristic and elegant silhouette.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Moist or wet, acidic to neutral soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: May.