Quercus palustris — Pin Oak

A fairly frequent introduction from America at the beginning of the 19th century.

The alternate leaves resemble those of Scarlet Oak, but the tree has more and lighter branches radiating from the trunk.

For similar trees see: Oaks

 
 

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