
Quercus macrocarpa - Wikipedia
Quercus macrocarpa, the bur oak or burr oak, is a species of oak tree native to central and eastern North America. It is in the white oak section, Quercus sect. Quercus, and is also called …
Bur Oak - US Forest Service Research and Development
Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa), also known as blue oak, mossy-overcup oak, mossy-overcup oak, and scrub oak, has the largest acorns of all native oaks and is very drought resistant.
Everything You Want to Know About Bur Oak Trees (and Acorns)
Bur oak trees are native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States, as well as parts of Canada. They prefer deep, rich soils and full sun but can also grow …
How to Grow and Care for Bur Oak - The Spruce
Sep 11, 2023 · Bur oak is a slow-growing, long-lived native oak tree that reaches 90 feet tall and wide. It is identified by its dull green 8-inch oblong leaves with 7 to 11 lobes, hairy yellow …
Bur oak | Quercus macrocarpa | The Morton Arboretum
The stately bur oak, native to the Midwest, is a great choice as a shade tree and for specimen plantings in parks, spacious yards, and other large areas. Its massive trunk has gray to brown …
Quercus macrocarpa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Quercus macrocarpa, commonly called bur oak or mossycup oak, is one of the most majestic of the native North American oaks. It is a medium to large sized deciduous oak of the white oak …
Bur Oak Information - Tips On Planting A Bur Oak Tree In The …
Jan 19, 2023 · Bur oaks, also called mossycup oak, are decidedly impressive oak trees native to North America. They grow in the wild in central and eastern sections of the continent. The …
Learn About Bur Oak - Arbor Day Foundation
Bur oaks are the dominant trees that grace Arbor Day Farm and the hills and valleys surrounding Nebraska City. There, on the banks of the lower Missouri River, this magnificent oak is close …
About Bur Oak - Maryland Biodiversity Project
Bur Oak is rare in Maryland. Bur Oak grows in bottom lands, in rich, moist woods, and on floodplains (Brown and Brown, 1982), and also occurs on very dry sites (Stein et al., 2003). …
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa): History, Range, Characteristics ...
Feb 1, 2025 · Quercus macrocarpa, commonly known as the Bur Oak or Mossycup Oak, is a member of the Quercus genus within the Fagaceae family. It belongs to the white oak group, …