Quercus ellipsoidalis
northern pin oak
Flower Colors
Description
A large, spreading tree to 30m tall with ascending upper branches and lower branches that descend towards the ground. The deeply-lobed, glossy green leaves on slender stalks are 7-13cm long and turn a deep crimson-purple in the autumn. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers in catkins are followed by elliptic acorns with saucer-shaped cups
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenLow Maintenance