The swamp oak is a tree well-suited for wider streets, green belts, or parks. The tree has a beautiful pyramidal crown shape; from a distance, the crown sometimes appears to be a triangle. The upright main branch in the crown and the horizontal branching pattern are striking features.
The fresh green, deeply lobed leaves with sharply serrated lobes are very ornamental. In the fall, the leaves turn beautiful deep red hues. The somewhat smooth trunk is a distinctive feature when comparing Quercus palustris to other oak species. In practice, the tree thrives best in sandy soils, such as those found in the southern and eastern parts of the Netherlands. Growth is often less vigorous in peat soils.
The tree is native to river valleys in the northeastern United States. Because of its needle-like branches, it is called ‘Pin Oak’ in English.
In short, this is a very distinctive tree to plant in a spot with a little more space!
Location of photos: Haaren, Oisterwijk, Utrecht, and our nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Large Gardens, Squares and Parks, Solitary Trees, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Resistant to road salt, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Wide rising |
| Adult height: | First size trees 12+ m |
| Flowers: | inconspicuous golden catkins (April) |
| Fruits: | flattened spherical glans, diameter ±1 cm |
| Environmental factors: | Prefers a sunny location |
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