SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus palustris 'Pringreen'

COMMON NAME: Green Pillar Pin Oak

GARDEN SIZE: 50–60 ft. tall x 12–15 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4–8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Medium to wet; prefers moist, acidic loams but tolerates poorly drained soils and some flooding

HABIT (FORM): Upright, very narrow, columnar tree with nearly vertical branches and a strong central leader

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; glossy, dark green leaves (up to 5" long) with 5 bristle-tipped lobes and deeply cut sinuses; deep red to scarlet red fall color

FLOWERS: Insignificant; green catkins (separate male and female flowers)

BLOOM TIME: April

PLANT ORIGIN: North America, particularly in lowlands and bottomlands of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic states

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Oaks are one of the most important, if not the most important, host plants for local insects.

FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, you may top dress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches

USES: Shade tree for lawns, streets, or parks; suitable for rain gardens and narrow spaces due to its columnar form