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Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa BUR OAKS ARE NATIVE to the Great Plains and eastern United States. They have roots in the history of Arbor Day, being the dominant tree at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska. A large and spectacular variety, the bur oak is a great choice for properties in need of dense shade. It also offers impressive longevity — with many trees living for 200 to 300 years.
LEAVES: 6" to 12" long with five to nine rounded lobes. Dark green in color, turning yellow-brown in fall. FRUIT: Large, green acorns,
approximately 2" in diameter, with a fringed cap that extends halfway down.
BARK: Dark gray to brown with deep furrows. FORM: 70' to 80' tall with an 80' spread. Grows in a rounded shape. GROWTH RATE: Slow. WILDLIFE VALUE: Bur oak acorns are the preferred food for wood ducks, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, rabbits, mice, squirrels, and other rodents.
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PLANTING: Requires a spacious, sunny area. While the tree prefers moderate moisture, it has some drought tolerance. Suitable for hardiness zones 3 through 8.
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