Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa Fagaceae

Other names

Mossy-Cup Oak, Burr Oak

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Nova Scotia to PA & TX

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds, Urban Tree Collection, McLean Bogs, South Hill Swamp

Source of plant

Doug Goldman, Dan Keiser, Moses Nurseries, Snipes Farm & Nursery, Schichtel's Nursery

Description

Weakly pyramidal to oval in youth, gradually developing a massive trunk and a broad crown of stout branches. Plants reach 70' to 80' in height with an equal or slightly greater spread; can reach over 100' in height. Fall color dull yellow, yellow-green, or yellow-brown. Bark rough, developing deep ridged and furrowed character, usually dark grey in color.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Status

L4|S5|G5