Bur Oak, Burr Oak, Savanna Oak, Overcup Oak, Prairie Oak, Mossy-cup Oak, Mossy-overcup Oak, Blue Oak
Majestic, Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) is a large deciduous tree adorned with a very wide, open crown. The foliage of leathery, dark green, 5-9 lobed leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), turns yellow to golden brown in the fall. Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge. The massive trunk and horizontal stout branches, with their gray-brown, deeply ridged, and furrowed bark, provide architectural elegance and winter interest. The rich brown, oval acorns are a valuable food source for small mammals and birds, but Bur Oak may take up to 35 years before the first crop of acorns is produced. It is an excellent shade or lawn tree for large areas and is a great choice for Western gardens.
The oak genus includes many beloved trees, such as Live Oak, White Oak, Red Oak, Blue Oak, Bur Oak, and Pin Oak.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Common names | Oak, Bur Oak, Overcup Oak, Blue Oak, Burr Oak |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 60' - 80' (18.3m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 60' - 80' (18.3m - 24.4m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Montana, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Common names | Oak, Bur Oak, Overcup Oak, Blue Oak, Burr Oak |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 60' - 80' (18.3m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 60' - 80' (18.3m - 24.4m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Montana, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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