Quercus macrocarpa - Burr Oak
Quercus macrocarpa - Burr Oak
Quercus macrocarpa - Burr Oak

Burr Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

  • Pyramidal when young, maturing to a broad, spreading, rounded crown
  • Twigs are sometimes ridged with corky "wings"
  • Dark green leaves are leathery with deep round lobes and a distinctive 'waist'
  • Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns
  • Fall colours are pale yellow to brown

ZONE:
3

HEIGHT:
18-22 m

SPREAD:
13-18 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A slow-growing large specimen shade tree at maturity, this oak needs a large space in which to grow.  

Additional Notes about Burr Oak:


Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Seed
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
White
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing