Quercus ellipsoidalis

Northern Pin Oak

Northern pin oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis) develops a broad, pyramidal to oval crown with red autumn foliage. It tolerates drier conditions better than pin oak and can become a substantial shade tree.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes red. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 55 ft
• Width: About 40 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

55 ft

Width

40 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No