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Pin Oak: Pyramidal Form, Brilliant Scarlet Fall Color

Pin Oak

A large, pyramidal tree with foliage displaying brilliant scarlet to russet fall color. Deciduous, but many leaves hang on through winter. Intriguing brownish-gray bark. An excellent lawn tree.

Growing Specifications

Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 35–50 feet
Spread: 35 feet or more

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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Garden Articles

Pin Oak Leaf Galls: Fungal Blisters vs. Insect Galls

Pin Oak Decay from Nails and Roofing Tar: No Magic Fix

Pin Oak Slime Flux: Bacterial Wetwood Management

Pin Oak Borers and Planting Depth Issues

Pin Oak Bud Damage from Late Freeze: Recovery Expected

Oak Galls on Pin Oak: Harmless but Unsightly Growths

Horned Oak Galls: Identification and Management on Pin and Water Oaks

Plants

Diagnosing a Declining Pin Oak: Key Signs and Steps

Pin Oak Trunk Canker from Mechanical Injury: Replace Tree

Pin Oak Webs: Fall Webworm, Not Spiders—No Treatment Needed

Dead Pin Oak Standing Time: St. Louis Timeline

63-Year Pin Oak Dead After Trimming: Timing & Severity Matter

Pin Oak Twig Borer: Systemic Insecticide Solution

Sticky Sap on Pin Oak: Aphids or Scale, Not Disease