Quercus ellipsoidalis
Common Name: Northern Pin Oak
Northern Pin Oak is a medium-sized tree that grows around 80 feet tall, commonly found in dry, sandy uplands, oak barrens, and savannas across central and northern Minnesota. It has deeply lobed leaves with bristle tips and produces ellipsoid acorns that mature in two years. This oak is highly tolerant of poor, sandy soils and drought, making it valuable for dry restoration sites and sandy woodlands. Its fall foliage turns a brilliant red, adding ornamental value.
