Northern Pin Oak. A very handsome tree with deeply cut, glossy, green leaves which turn purple in the autumn. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Quercus ellipsoidalis
A very handsome tree with deeply cut, glossy, green leaves which turn purple in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Quercus |
|---|---|
| Species | ellipsoidalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Northern Pin Oak |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile, Lime-free |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Seed |
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