Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Fagaceae, Beech Family
DUARB-56
- Location: Front of Doane between pathways
- Height: 29.9m
- Circumference: 3.2m
- Reconition Features: Open U Shape between leaf lobes. Twigs always end in buds. Thin bark.
- Historical Notes: Pin oaks are a popular ornamental tree in the United States, because they are fairly easy to transplant (Wikipedia). Name may be in reference to the branches, which contain short, spur-like twigs (Braun 1961).
Additional Information
Denison References
See this tree on the Denison Arboretum Map
Environmental Benefits
This tree reduces atmospheric carbon by 3,099 lbs per year! It also conserves 434 kilowatt/hours of energy by cooling its surroundings.
