Quercus ellipsoidalis

Name: Quercus ellipsoidalis
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15652o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock

Northern Pin Oak, Quercus ellipsoidalis, Northern Pin Oak Tree, Northern Pin

Quercus ellipsoidalis, commonly known as the Northern Pin Oak tree, is a deciduous tree that features colourful autumn foliage. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then develops impressive red and orange colours in autumn before falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. The Northern Pin Oak typically grows to 12 m tall and 8 m wide with a rounded and somewhat open crown. Quercus ellipsoidalis is widely planted in avenues or grown as a specimen in large gardens and parks with the added advantage of fantastic summer shade.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Japanese
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Northern Pin Oak, Quercus ellipsoidalis, Northern Pin Oak Tree, Northern Pin

Quercus ellipsoidalis Details

Quercus ellipsoidalis, commonly known as the Northern Pin Oak tree, is a deciduous tree that features colourful autumn foliage. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then develops impressive red and orange colours in autumn before falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. The Northern Pin Oak typically grows to 12 m tall and 8 m wide with a rounded and somewhat open crown. It performs best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun, though it is tolerant of frost, cool climates, heavy soils, and some wind. Quercus ellipsoidalis is widely planted in avenues or grown as a specimen in large gardens and parks with the added advantage of fantastic summer shade.