Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

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Overview

The Burr Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a majestic, long-lived hardwood. It features a broad, rounded canopy reaching up to 80 feet in height, with a similar spread. This oak offers massive lobed leaves and distinctive, fringed acorns. Hardy in Zones 3-8, it adapts well to diverse conditions, tolerating drought and poor soils. Foliage turns a golden yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest to expansive landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–7Climate Mediterranean

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — The Burr Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a majestic, long-lived hardwood

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fagaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — This oak offers massive lobed leaves and distinctive, fringed acorns; the Burr Oak is remarkably tolerant of, image 75

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — Hardy in Zones 3-8, it adapts well to diverse conditions, tolerating drought and poor soils; the Burr Oak, Quercus, image 76

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — This oak offers massive lobed leaves and distinctive, fringed acorns; the Burr Oak is remarkably tolerant of, image 51

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — making it an excellent addition for parks and large spaces.<br><br>Distinctive for its thick; though it prefers well-drained

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — The tree's leaves are equally remarkable; it features a broad, rounded canopy reaching up to 80 feet in height, with a similar

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — measuring 6 to 12 inches long; rounded canopy offers ample shade during the hot summer months

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — ensuring its majestic presence can be admired for generations; which are amongst the largest of North American oaks

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — It features a broad, rounded canopy reaching up to 80 feet in height, with a similar spread; the tree's leaves are, image 50

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — Foliage turns a golden yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest to expansive landscapes; creating a stately, image 77

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — consider offering sufficient space for this grand species to thrive; this regal oak can reach an impressive height of 70 to 80

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — When designing landscapes; tree for full

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — It can withstand urban pollution and moderate drought, making it both a resilient and low-maintenance option; enhancing the

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — though it prefers well-drained loamy soil; making it an excellent addition for parks and large spaces.<br><br>Distinctive for

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — measuring 1 to 2 inches long; scientifically named Quercus macrocarpa

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — which are amongst the largest of North American oaks; ensuring its majestic presence can be admired for generations

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another notable feature is its acorns; they provide food for a

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — It can withstand urban pollution and moderate drought, making it both a resilient and low-maintenance option

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — When designing landscapes

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another notable feature is its acorns; they provide, image 61

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — measuring 6 to 12 inches long; rounded canopy offers ample shade during the hot summer months, image 60

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — measuring 1 to 2 inches long; scientifically named Quercus macrocarpa, image 63

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — they provide food for a range of wildlife; lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another, image 64

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — enhancing the tree's ecological value.<br><br>Hardy across USDA zones 3 through 8; it can withstand urban pollution, image 65

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — The tree's leaves are equally remarkable; it features a broad, rounded canopy reaching up to 80 feet in height, image 59

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