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Quercus macrocarpa

Burr Oak

One of the hardiest, this impressive oak has unusual branching characteristics and corky twigs. The foliage is dark green above, covered with soft, grayish-green hairs on the undersides. The leaves turn to shades of yellow-brown in the fall.

  • »  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
  • »  Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by oval acorns
  • »  Fall colours are pale yellow to brown

2gal
$50.25
5gal
$174.00
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10gal
$252.00
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7gal
$264.00
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15gal
$294.00
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30gal Low Inventory
$840.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:18-22 m
  • Spread:13-18 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
• Seed
• Xeriscape
Habit
• Spreading
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• White
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Quercus macrocarpa

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus macrocarpa

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