Pin Oak

  • Pin Oak Leaves

    Pin Oak Leaves

  • Pin Oak  Bark

    Pin Oak Bark

  • Pin Oak  Flowers

    Pin Oak Flowers

  • Pin Oak  Acorns

    Pin Oak Acorns

  • Pin Oak  Tree

    Pin Oak Tree

    Specifications

    • Latin (scientific) name: Quercus palustris
    • Height: 83 feet
    • Circumference: 12-1/2 feet
    • The height and circumference measurements listed above are for the largest-known pin oak tree in Atlanta and in Georgia. This state champion tree is located in front of the Greystone Building in Piedmont Park .

    • Special characteristics:

      This is a relatively uncommon tree in Atlanta. However, we include it in our listing of common trees of Atlanta because the state champion tree is located here.

    • Photo Credits:

      Leaves: Will Cook, carolinanature.com
      Bark: Will Cook, carolinanature.com
      Flowers: illinoiswildflowers.info
      Acorns: axeleratio.com
      Tree: gardenatoz.com