Bur oak Quercus Macrocarpa Least concern
Photos of Bur Oak
How can Bur Oak be identified?
How was/is Bur Oak beneficial to
Bur oak can be identified with its fringed
humans?
acorn, and leaves, they vary wildly in shape but are generally widest above the middle, with the upper and lower lead separated by deep cut sinuses.
Bur oak is a popular hardwood in regards to the creation of barrels, hardwood flooring, and furniture. This species was also an effective food source for indigenous peoples in canada.
Why is Bur Oak so important?
What is the Bur Oak's natural
As a tree with an extremely long life span of
range?
about 300 years, bur oak can provide food and shelter to different forest fauna across its entire lifetime.
The bur oak is widely distributed across north America, from Saskatchewan all the way east to new Brunswick, and all the way south to Texas.
Where can Bur Oak be found on campus? Bur Oak can be found next to willow landing, by field four.