Pin Oak

Five years ago this Pin oak started as an acorn that Beth found in the garden, probably dropped there by birds from mature oaks growing about 3 blocks away....We put it into the small pot and set in on a rain barrel where unfortunately, it was eaten to a stick twice by deer. Both times it regrew its leaves, so its tenacity to survive encouraged us to plant it into the yard in 2023, where it has thrived to its present height. Insects, particularly Japanese beetles, have been its main antagonist,but we set out beetle traps which minimize that threat. Pin oaks are native Pennsylvania and live between 80 and 120 years,growing to an average height of 70 feet, more if conditions are favorable. This particular individual seems to possess remarkable genes and an unstoppable will to live, so we expect it to easily outlive us.