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Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

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Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)

This oak has the largest acorns and leaves of all the oaks. It is slow-growing and long-lived. In the fall, the leaves turn brown or a light yellow and do not drop but remain on the tree all winter. When young, Bur Oak develop a massive trunk and a broad crown with strong branches.

Additional Information:


Height
70-80 Feet

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Spread
70-80 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone 2-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Winter (Nov-Mar)
Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average

Special Features

Nuts

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Small Animals
Nesting