QUERCUS palustris
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QUERCUS palustris
Commonly known as Pin oak, swamp Spanish oak
Deeply lobed leaves. Good autumn colour.
£16.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Eastern USA -
DeciduousDeeply lobed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, are broadly tapered at the bases with large tufts of hairs in the vein axils beneath. Autumn colours of scarlet to red-brown
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Elliptic
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Height
25m (80ft) -
Spread
12m (40ft)
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TreeFast-growing tree with pendent lower branches and smooth, grey bark. Acorns are almost spherical
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Broadly conical
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Mature Size25m (80ft)
12m (40ft)
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