Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Fagaceae |
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| Genus | Quercus |
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| Species | palustris |
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| Common Name | pin oak |
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| iTree Code | QUPA2 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large, upright with narrow crown |
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| Height | 80 feet |
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| Spread | 40 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | Lobed, lobes ending in a point; deep cut sinuses |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | Light gray/brown & smooth when young, shallow furrows and rough ridges with age |
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| Bud | Terminal bud red, pointed; often in clusters |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | Slender, current year red/brown, shiny; then gray; |
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| Flower | Yellow-green catkins |
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| Fruit | Round acorn with a scaled cap, covering less than a 1/4 of the acorn, strips visible |
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| Fall Color | dark red |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 4a |
Min | 4.5 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a |
Max | 6.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intolerant |
Moderate |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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