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Quercus palustris Tree

Name: Quercus palustris Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: QU2386.1
Price: 70.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pin Oak

Bush, 60-80cm, 12L pot

£70

£70 ~~£70~~

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 6 metres in 20 years

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Neutral to acidic soil

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Planting & Care

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Description

Quercus palustris, more commonly known as Pin Oak, boasts large, deeply lobed, glossy green foliage throughout the spring and summer that turns orange and red in the autumn. Pretty catkins and acorns are produced, the latter being a popular treat for wildlife such as squirrels.

This is an extremely elegant, gently pyramidal and spreading shaped Oak tree that will growing to 10 x 6 meters in 20 years. Quercus palustris prefers a free draining soil but is useful for damper sites as it will withstand some water logging for short periods of time. It also tolerates exposed positions.

Quercus palustris is a lovely tree for stunning autumn colour. The common name of Pin Oak refers to the lower branches breaking off due to the shade of other trees in the wild and leaving pin-like stubs. For a more upright Pin Oak, consider Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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