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_____Broadleaf Trees with Alternate, Simple Leaves |
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The Pin Oak, Quercus palustris
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The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America
but has been
introduced to other
parts of the continent.
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The Pin Oak grows to a height of 50-90 ft/15-27 m and develops a broad, cone-shaped crown. It prefers moist areas and soils and low elevations. |
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The leaves of the Pin Oak are shiny and dark green on the top with a lighter green underside. They are widest in the middle and grow 3-6 in/8-15 cm long with 5-7 extremely deep lobes. At the end of each lobe there is a sharp tooth. |
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In autumn, the leaves change to a beautiful red.
The bark of the Pin Oak is dark gray and smooth when young but develops ridges and furrows as it ages. |
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The acorns of the Pin Oak are only about .5 in/1.25 cm long. When fully developed the nut will be brown and round. |
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