Quercus ellipsoidalis Northern pin oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus ellipsoidalis
Northern pin oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus ellipsoidalis plant species is found in Northern Central N. America - west and north of the Great Lakes. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Northern pin oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus ellipsoidalis
Common Name:  Northern pin oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  E.J.Hill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  13

Habitat:  Dry to moist siliceous to argillaceous woods[43]. Prairies and sandy hills in dry soils[82]. The best specimens are found in rich well-drained soils, especially those containing clay[229].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. A moderately fast-growing tree in the wild[229]. Seed production is cyclic, with a year of high yields being followed by 2 - 3 years of low yields[229]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229]. Hybridizes in the wild with Q. velutina[43]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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