Botanical profile

Quercus ellipsoidalis ‘Shooting Star’

Latin name
Quercus ellipsoidalis ‘Shooting Star’
Common name
‘Shooting Star’ elliptical oak
Type
Shade tree
Family
Fagaceae

Quercus ellipsoidalis ‘Shooting Star’, a robust native oak often referred to as the ‘Shooting Star’ pin oak, stands out with its slender silhouette and harmonious oval habit, ideal for structuring large avenues or generous landscape areas. This deciduous oak develops intense dark green foliage that takes on vibrant warm autumn hues, offering ornamental interest throughout the seasons. Valued for its good tolerance to varied soils and its hardiness, it adapts well to full sun and tolerates urban conditions while providing shelter and resources for wildlife. Its steady growth and longevity make it an excellent shade tree for parks, spacious residential gardens, or reforestation projects. Easy to maintain, this cultivar is a preferred choice for those seeking an oak that is both elegant and resilient.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light organic contribution in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant of variations
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Greenish yellow
Fruiting
Characteristic acorns of oaks
Foliage color
Dark green (fall: orange/red)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Oval / slender
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 ft (9 m)
Width
6 m (20 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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