Northern Pin Oak

Scientific Name
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Red fall color; form.

Culture

Full sun; prefers moist, well drained soils but can also tolerate dryness.

Notes

Difficult to transplant due to deep taproot.&nbsp;Tolerates neutral soil pH better than the more commonly planted pin oak (<EM>Quercus palustris</EM>).

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad oval to rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Northern Pin Oak form in winter
picID
3698
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
261