Quercus ellipsoidalis
Common name: Hill's Oak
Hill’s Oak is now believed to be Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak). I have found Hill’s to be the most variable oak I grow. Some trees have small leaves, some have large leaves, some are deeply lobed, some are not, most keep their leaves, some don’t, but all have great scarlet-red fall color. Grows on sandy soils and heavy clay soils, frequently with bur oak. When full grown, it is small in stature compared to other oaks. Does well as a street tree. Many people use it as a screen by leaving it low branched. Requires full sun.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Tree
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
New Construction, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Catkin
Fall color
Red
Size
- Mature height
- 40 Feet
- Mature width
- 40 Feet
- Max height
- 65 Feet
- Max width
- 50 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds