Quercus Palustris (Pin Oak / Swamp Spanish Oak) - Roof Shape
The Quercus Palustris is a plant that is native to the United States, ranging from Connecticut, Kansas, Georgia and Okhlahoma, even to the extreme south of Ontario, Canada. The plant has adapted well to life in South Africa, Argentina and even Australia. The plant itself starts to blossom in both Autumn and Spring, producing a variety of colours such as brown and red in Autumn and green and yellow in spring. The ultimate height of this plant is 12m and the ultimate spread is 8 m. It has a hardiness rating of 6, making it perfect for the British climate. It could have potential pest and disease problems so be careful. It is advisable to maintain this plant in pruning group 1.
English Names: Pin Oak, Swamp Spanish Oak
Species: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Brown-Red-Green-Yellow
Fragrance: Flower
Flowering Period: Throughout the year
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained, moist but well drained. Clay. Loam. Sand.
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight or Partial Shade.
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed
Hardiness Rating: High (H6)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -20 °C to -15 °C ( -4 °F to 5 °F)
Cultivation: Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. A fast growing spreading deciduous tree. Requires lime free soil
Propagation: Propagate by seed, sowing as soon as ripe, in a coldframe or grafting in mid-autumn or early winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden
Maintenance: Pruning group 1
Propagation: Propagate by seed, sowing as soon as ripe, in a coldframe or grafting in mid-autumn or early winter
Habit: Bushy
Final Height: 12 m
Final Sideways Spread: 8 m
Pests: May be attacked by aphids and gall wasps
Diseases: May be subject to oak wilt and powdery mildews