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White Oak vs Northern Pin Oak

Quercus alba

Quercus ellipsoidalis

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White Oak
Northern Pin Oak

White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall.

With a huge growth in bourbon and scotch over the past few decades there is an emerging shortage of white oak that is the primary tree used for cask barrels and aging.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Northern Pin oak has an attractive but irregular rounded crown with lower hanging branches. This species is one of the few oak species recommended for the prairies and colder areas. Northern Pin Oak prefers drier habitats.

The spectacular fall leaf color of this tree is the primary reason for its popularity. Fall leaves turn orange and red to reddish brown.

Squirrels, jays, deer, and similar animals love its acorns.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

WHITE OAK QUICK FACTS

NORTHERN PIN OAK QUICK FACTS

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: dark red
Nuts: acorns
Nuts: acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none





Other Names: hills oak, jack oak, upland pin oak