Oak - Shooting Star Northern Pin
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One of the hardiest and most unique oaks that you can find. This gorgeous oak which is native to Minnesota, has an incredible blazing red fall color in October that you will not find with the typical oaks that grow in Alberta (Bur Oak). It will create tiny acorns that the birds will enjoy which won't make much of a mess. It is a very versatile tree that can handle all types of soils and has drought tolerance once established. Choose this tree if you want a long-lived tree that can grow with you and your family and provide shade for decades to come.
The Shooting Star Northern Pin Oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis 'Shooting Star') is one of the hardiest and most unique oaks that you can find. This gorgeous oak which is native to Minnesota, has an incredible blazing red fall color in October that you will not find with the typical oaks that grow in Alberta (Bur Oak). It will create tiny acorns that the birds will enjoy which won't make much of a mess. It is a very versatile tree that can handle all types of soils and has drought tolerance once established. Choose this tree if you want a long-lived tree that can grow with you and your family and provide shade for decades to come.
- Mature Size: 50ft x 35ft
- Beautiful glossy, deeply cut oak leaves show up at the end of May that allow light sunlight through.
- Perfect feature for a large yard or in a park.
- Blazing red fall color.
- Medium growing speed and drought tolerant once established. Can handle clay soils.
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Growing Requirements in Alberta: This oak a fairly easy tree to grow in Alberta and it will not require any special care. There are not many pests that attack it. Water well during the first couple summers to make sure soil is moist and fertilize when looking for extra growth. The tree is happy with most well drained soils and can handle sun or part shade.
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