Bur Oak

Scientific Name
Quercus macrocarpa
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Mild yellow-brown fall color; form.

Culture

Full sun; tolerates both wet and dry sites; also tolerant of alkaline soil.

Notes

Very slow growing tree.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad spreading

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Bur Oak form
picID
3701
Image
Bur Oak leaves
picID
3702
Image
Bur Oak fruit (acorns)
picID
3703
Image
Bur Oak fall color
picID
3704
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
263