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
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Quercus |
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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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