Oak, Bur

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak Facts

Mature Height: 70-80 feet
Mature Spread: 70-80 feet
Mature Form: Broad crown
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Widely adaptable
Soil Type: Widely adaptable
Flower Color: Yellowish green insignificant
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow to brown

Zones: 3 - 8

The Bur Oak is a majestic tree native to the Great Plains of the U.S. Bur Oak dotted the open spaces of the Great Plains before settlement and was noted for its thick "corky" bark that insulated the trunk and branches. It could resist the fires that swept through mid-western prairies and forests.  With roots that were nearly as expansive as the aboveground tree, the Bur Oak could withstand windstorms as well as droughts. It is a tall, long-lived tree, highly desirable for windbreaks, shelterbelts and ornamental use. It has an impressive crown with a massive trunk, which makes it a picturesque specimen. Bur Oak trees adapt to various soils where other oaks may fail. Autumn colors are yellow-green, yellow, and yellow brown