Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)

(Bur Oak)


Size Price
40-GALLON $229.99

Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Quercus macrocarpa, commonly called bur oak or mossycup oak, is one of the most majestic of the native North American oaks. It is a medium to large sized deciduous oak of the white oak group that typically grows 60-80’ tall with a broad-spreading, rounded crown. Acorn cups are covered with a mossy scale or bur near the rim, hence the common names.

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Description

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist well-drained loams, but adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. Good drought tolerance. May take up to 35 years for this tree to bear a first crop of acorns.

Additional information

Common Name

Bur Oak

Botanical Name

Quercus macrocarpa

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

moderate

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

60-80'

Width

60-80'

Soil Condition

Well-drained to dry

Water Needs

Average to dry

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

No

Berry Color

acorn

Size

40 gallon

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