Northern Pin Oak vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Northern Pin Oak vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Quercus ellipsoidalis

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

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Burning Bush
Northern Pin Oak

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Northern Pin Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: fiery red
Flowers: yellow-green
Berries: reddish purple
Nuts: acorns
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: hills oak, jack oak, upland pin oak