Latin Name: Quercus ellipsoidalis
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 55 feet
Spread: 40 feet
Shape: Broadly pyramidal to oval
Foliage: Green
Fall Color: Red
Description: Closely related to Pin Oak, this tree shares many positive attributes and is also more tolerant of dry and alkaline soils. Also known as Hill’s Oak, its native range is the northern midwest, but it can be used more widely.