Pin Oak is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
4-8
pH Range
5-7
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Pin Oak is
Pin Oak grows as a perennial and reaches around 70 feet at maturity. It blooms in spring.
How to grow Pin Oak
Pin Oak grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. Pin Oak does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 7, on well-drained ground. It needs about 400 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
4-8
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
41°F
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Mature Height
70 ft
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Chill Hours
400+
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Plant it right
Set pin oak in part sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Pin Oak prefers pH 5 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — pin oak isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Pin Oak isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Pin Oak thrives
Pin Oak is hardy across USDA zones 4 through 8. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 4–8·Where Pin Oak growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Pin Oak can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Pin Oak in my zone?
Pin Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Pin Oak?
Set pin oak out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Pin Oak need?
Pin Oak does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Pin Oak need?
Pin Oak prefers soil pH 5 to 7, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Pin Oak attract pollinators?
Pin Oak isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Pin Oak safe for pets?
Pin Oak is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.