Habitat:
The pin oak is usually found on floodplains and along stream banks,
where water may stand for several weeks in early spring. It also, however,
flourishes on deep, well-drained loamy soils of upland flats. It
is a fast grower, is hardy from zone 4 to 8 and requires full sun.
Diseases: Alkaline soils (above 7.5 pH) can cause iron and manganese chlorosis that can lead to decline and death of affected trees. The pin oak is subject to oak wilt, and galls can be a problem.
Distribution: The pin oak is native from New York to Kansas, south to Arkansas and Tennessee. It is found along the Mississippi River and its lower tributaries in southeastern Iowa and is planted throughout the state.
