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    • Photo of Quercus macrocarpa form by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT

    Photo by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT

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    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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Quercus macrocarpa plant

    How to Grow Quercus macrocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'

    aka Japanese Emperor Oak, Pinnatafida Daimyo Oak, Pinnatafida Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

    aka Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller', C.F. Miller Emperor Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Quercus robur 'Concordia'

    aka Concordia English Oak, Concordia Golden English Oak, Concordia Golden Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus robur 'Concordia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Quercus costaricensis

    aka Quercus endresii, Quercus irazuensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Quercus gambelii

    aka Gambel Oak, Rocky Mountain White Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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