Oak - Shooting Star Northern Pin
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.
Shooting Star Northern Pin Oak — The Legacy Maker 🥬
This isn’t just a tree you plant… it’s one you leave behind.
The Shooting Star Northern Pin Oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis 'Shooting Star') is built for the long game. Native to Minnesota and tougher than most trees on the prairies, it handles whatever you throw at it—clay, drought, wild temperature swings—and just keeps pushing.
All season, it holds a strong, classic oak presence.
Glossy, deeply cut leaves create a layered canopy that lets light filter through—giving you shade without turning your yard into a cave.
But fall? That’s when it earns its name. While most oaks in Alberta fade into the background, this one ignites. Blazing red. Not subtle. Not muted. Just straight-up fire in October. And unlike messy trees, it drops small acorns that wildlife loves—without turning your yard into a cleanup project.
This is the tree you plant when you’re thinking bigger than “just landscaping.” This is for shade, for presence, for decades.
Mature Size: 50' x 35'
Why it belongs in your yard:
- Insane blazing red fall color 🔥
- Strong, long-living legacy tree
- Handles clay + tough soils like a champ
- Drought tolerant once established
- Light-filtering canopy = usable shade
- Wildlife-friendly without the mess
- Perfect for large yards, acreages, or parks
Rebel take:
Bur Oaks blend in. This one burns bright.
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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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