Quercus palustris 'Swamp Pygmy'
dwarf pin oak
- Tree
- 150 cm-2,5 m high
- Red to purple foliage
- Notable autumn colour
- Very hardy
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 150 - 250 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | yellow, green, purplish brown, red, reddish brown |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Growth rate | slow, very slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average, moist |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Quercus palustris 'Swamp Pygmy' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Quercus |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Common names | EN: dwarf pin oak |
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