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Northern pin oak - $0

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Out of stock

Family :: Fagaceae
Origin :: Native
Hardiness :: 3a
Exposition :: Full sun
Height at maturity :: 20 m
Spread at maturity :: 14 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :: 11 m
Roots :: Deep
Tree size :: Large
Crown shape :: Oval
Growth rate :: Slow
Soil and moisture :: Well drained, medium moisture
Tolerance to pollution :: Low
Tolerance to road salt :: Average
Tolerance to spray salt :: Low
Tolerance to compaction :: Average
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :: Rarely attacked by common oak diseases
Special comments :: Good wind resistance

LEAVES

From 7 to 12 cm in length; lobes often constricted towards the base; slender petiole 3.5 to 5 cm long. The ovoid leaves are deeply lobed. The lobes are acuminate and sharply toothed. The leaves are bright green, light green on the underside. In autumn, they turn dark purple.

FLOWERS

Golden female catkins, 7 – 10 cm long, in May

FRUITS

Acorns 12 to 18 mm in length; cup 100 to 15 mm in diameter, enclosing the third or half of the glans, attenuated in a base forming a foot.

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