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Quercus Ellipsoidalis

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.
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

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