This deciduous tree has a short smooth greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a broad domed crown. It has glossy dark green lobed leaves that turn scarlet red in autumn and it produces acorns.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7 

Quercus ellipsoidalis is naturally found in North America from northern mid-west United States and extending to south-east and south-west Canada growing in woodlands on the mountains and plains at an altitude from 150 to 500 m (1500 ft). 

It prefers an open a sunny position and grows in dry, moderately fertile to poor sandy to light clay soils that are tending acidic and is fully frost hardy and drought tolerant.

The Northern Pin Oak is grown for its autumn colour and its habit. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a shade tree or used in woodlands settings. It is suitable for inland and adjoining hillsides and establishes in 3-5 years and is long-lived. It is also used as a foundation plant for large gardens and has excellent autumn colour. ID 3476

Quercus (KWER-kus) ellipsoidalis (ey-LIP-soy-DAH-lis)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts