Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
European crab apple
In Hindi
Pin Oak
european crab apple
In German
Pin-Eichen
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Pin Oak
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
pin Oak
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
pin Oak
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
pin Oak
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Quercus
european crab apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pin Oak and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Pin Oak and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Pin Oak and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Pin Oak and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pin Oak and European Crab Apple
Care of Pin Oak and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.