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Buy Quercus macrocarpa

Also Known As

Burr Oak
Mossycup Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-80'
W: 40'

planting zones

4a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $29.95

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Quercus macrocarpa plant details

Quercus macrocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus macrocarpa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 FT wide, 50 FT - 80 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus macrocarpa

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for its long, deeply-fringed acorn cups, this 50-80', broad-spreading oak has large fiddle-shaped leaves with purple-red fall color. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Native across a broad range in the eastern US, it is consequently variable in leaf form, size and growth rate. Our seedlings are of Missouri source. This patriarch forest tree is best for parks and large, open landscapes.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Bur Oak becomes a large tree 60' tall x 30-40' wide. Yellow fall colors and fascinating huge fringed acorns. Tolerant of wind, salt, pollution, drought, etc.