{"product_id":"majestic-skies-oak","title":"Majestic Skies Oak","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Improved Native Oak Bred for Form and Fiery Fall Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajestic Skies Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus ellipsoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailskies') is a Bailey Nurseries improvement on our native northern pin oak — selected for a more refined, symmetrical crown and even more reliable, brilliant scarlet fall color. Glossy dark-green summer leaves give way each autumn to a blaze of scarlet-red that's among the finest of any oak. At a more manageable 45 to 55 feet with a uniform 30-to-35-foot crown, it brings native-oak toughness and wildlife value in a tidier, more landscape-friendly package. Hardy to zone 3 and adaptable to dry sites, it's a superb choice for Minnesota yards. Whether you're planting a fall-color specimen in Edina, a refined native oak in Woodbury, or a wildlife tree in Maple Grove, Majestic Skies delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMajestic Skies Oak Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eQuercus ellipsoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailskies' (Majestic Skies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajestic Skies Oak, Majestic Skies Northern Pin Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–55 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–35 feet — refined, symmetrical crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for best form and fall color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Drought-tolerant once established; well-suited to dry sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — very hardy across the metro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable, and tolerant of dry, sandy, and acidic soils where other oaks struggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — glossy dark-green leaves turning brilliant scarlet-red in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcorns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduces acorns with age — food for deer, turkeys, squirrels, and jays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — deer browse young trees and acorns; protect when small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn improved selection of native northern pin oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus ellipsoidalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMajestic Skies Oak Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefined Fall-Color Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred for an even, symmetrical crown and superior fall color, Majestic Skies is a polished specimen tree — its brilliant scarlet autumn display lights up a front lawn or entry in Edina or Plymouth, in a tidier form than the wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-Sized Native Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 45–55 feet with a 30-to-35-foot crown, it's more manageable than the broad native oaks, fitting comfortably into a typical suburban yard while still delivering oak stature, strength, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough, Wildlife-Friendly, Dry-Soil Tolerant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike its native parent, it thrives on dry, sandy, and acidic soils, and its acorns feed deer, turkeys, squirrels, and jays — combining adaptability with real wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Majestic Skies Oak in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOaks are deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is ideal — oaks establish best with a full season ahead, and spring planting gives the strongest root establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e also works. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Avoid mid-summer planting, and never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Majestic Skies Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — it prefers well-drained, even sandy soil; avoid heavy, constantly wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't create a pure-compost \"container\" in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade, and handle the roots gently — oaks resent root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches from the trunk, and wrap the young trunk the first winter or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Majestic Skies Oak in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Majestic Skies Oak is quite drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Majestic Skies Oak survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — it's an improved native selection, hardy to about -40°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a regular Northern Pin Oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e Majestic Skies was selected for a more refined, symmetrical crown and even more dependable scarlet fall color, plus a slightly more compact size — a more polished choice for a home landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in sandy soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — like its native parent, it's well-adapted to dry, sandy, and acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the fall color like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant scarlet-red — one of the most reliable and vivid oak fall displays you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Pin Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — the native species, with brilliant scarlet fall color for dry sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Red Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast native oak with bold russet-red fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Spire Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow columnar oak with red fall color for tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBur Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — the iconic, bombproof native prairie oak for large landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Majestic Skies Oaks Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 45–55 foot shade tree — one specimen anchors a typical suburban yard. Give it 30–35 feet of clear crown space from the house, driveway, and other large trees. For a property line or large-lot grouping, space trees 30 feet apart on center; an acreage windrow or savanna-style planting takes 3–4 trees per 100 feet. Keep it at least 15 feet from pavement and structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMajestic Skies Oak Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy new leaves emerge over a refined, symmetrical crown; the tree leafs out reliably even after -40°F winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, lustrous dark-green foliage casts dense shade and shrugs off heat and drought on dry, sandy sites where other shade trees struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — the whole crown ignites in brilliant scarlet-red, one of the most vivid and dependable oak fall displays you can plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong oak branching and some persistent russet leaves give handsome structure; with age, acorns feed deer, turkeys, squirrels, and jays through the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northern-pin-oak\"\u003eNorthern Pin Oak\u003c\/a\u003e — the wild native parent species, perfect for a more naturalistic dry site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northern-red-oak\"\u003eNorthern Red Oak\u003c\/a\u003e — a fast-growing native oak with bold russet-red fall color to vary the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crimson-spire-oak\"\u003eCrimson Spire Oak\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow columnar oak for the tight spots where a full crown won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bur-oak\"\u003eBur Oak\u003c\/a\u003e — the iconic, bombproof native prairie oak for larger landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Majestic Skies Oak Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Majestic Skies if you have a full-sun spot with room for a 45–55 foot tree and want native-oak toughness, wildlife value, and elite scarlet fall color in a tidier, more symmetrical package — it's especially good on dry or sandy soils. It's not a fit for small urban lots, heavy soils that stay constantly wet, or anyone unwilling to protect a young tree from deer browse for the first few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260809957681,"sku":"GT-T3482.5","price":452.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260809990449,"sku":"GT-T3483","price":480.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260810023217,"sku":"GT-T3483.2","price":562.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/majestic-skies-oak.jpg?v=1779426693","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/majestic-skies-oak","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}