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