Northern Pin Oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Northern Pin Oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis

Northern Pin Oak form in winter
Northern Pin Oak form in winter
 
Features
Red fall color; form. 
 
Culture
Full sun; prefers moist, well drained soils but can also tolerate dryness. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
50-60 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Broad oval to rounded 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 6 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Orange
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
Difficult to transplant due to deep taproot. Tolerates neutral soil pH better than the more commonly planted pin oak (Quercus palustris).

 

 
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