Oak
Quercus palustris Münchh.
Quercus palustris, known as pin oak, swamp oak, or swamp Spanish oak, is a member of the red oak section of the genus Quercus. It is widely used in landscaping within its native range because of its adaptability, relatively quick growth, and ability to tolerate pollution. The species is native to a broad range that includes parts of North America and Europe.
Description
Quercus palustris is a tree species in the Fagaceae family. It is found in regions such as Ontario, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and several U.S. states including Alabama, Arkansas, and Vermont. The species was first described in 1770. Common names include pin oak and swamp oak. It is frequently used in urban and suburban settings due to its ease of transplanting and resilience in various environmental conditions.
Other common names
OakPin OakPin-OakSwamp OakSwamp Pin OakWater-Spanish-OakWater oak
Distribution
Ontario · ZA · HR · Belgium · Flemish Region · SE · Vermont-US · GE · BR · DK · Global · Alabama · Arkansas · Austria · Connecticut · Delaware · Denmark · District of Columbia · Germany · Hungary · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Missouri · New Jersey
Synonyms
Quercus rubra var. dissectaQuercus rubra var. palustrisQuercus palustris var. heterophylla