Quercus palustris Muenchh.
Pin oak

Zone:
to zone 4
Preferred habitat:
Acid wetwoods, but site-tolerant as long as pH is neutral or acid
Size:
Very large
Evergreen/fall color:
No
Urban tolerance:
High
Propagation:
Stratification required
General information:

Pin oak is a favorite urban oak but cannot grow well on limestone soils. It grows to a large size, very pyramidal when young. When old, it retains the central trunk for some length, making it a favored parkway tree. Because it has a fibrous root system, it is easy to transplant.