Quercus palustris (Pin Oak)
Pin Oak, Swamp Spanish Oak

Pin oak is a great option for both homeowners and city foresters since it offers sturdy timber and deep shade. It's a quick-growing oak that complements the landscape beautifully and offers amazing Fall color as its leaves turn colors of crimson and bronze. Pin oaks can withstand heat, bad soil, and air pollution. They also produce many of acorns each fall, which provide food for wildlife.