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Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Medium · 4–6 inLarge · 6–12 in
Pin oak is a workhorse for Kansas City streets and parks. Lower branches sweep down, giving a distinctive silhouette even as a young transplant.
- — Boulevards
- — Parks
- — Large lawns
Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil. Chlorosis can appear on high-pH sites — we can recommend swamp white oak as an alternative.