Northern Pin Oak, Black oak, Jack oak, Hill's oak
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A deciduous tree. The bark is shallowly furrowed. It grows 15-21 m high. The trunk is 30-80 cm across. The leaves are 7-12 cm long, The leaves have lobes. These are often constricted towards the base. The leaf stalk is slender and 3.5-5 cm long. The twigs are reddish brown and hairy when young. The acorns and 12-18 mm long. The cup is 10-15 mm across. It encloses one third of the nut. It tapers to a stalk like cup.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to Canada and the north of the United States. It grows on sandy soils in open disturbed places. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roasted acorns are ground to make coffee.
Edible parts
Seeds - coffee