
Northern Pin Oak
Quercus Ellipsoidalis
This native tree is well adapted to sandy, acid soils, but will tolerate heavier soils and more alkaline conditions than pin oak. It is great for use as a specimen tree in lawn or boulevard plantings. The red fall color can be spectacular.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Conical in youth, Maturing to Broad Oval | |
FOLIAGE |
Glossy Green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Red | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
60 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
60 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
45 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
45 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
3, 6 |