Bur Oak
Botanical Name: Quercus macrocarpa
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Mature Height: 70-80'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: Michigan Lower Peninsula
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| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBUPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.92 | $6.24 | $5.89 | $5.55 | $5.41 | $5.28 | |
Notes
Difficult to transplant.
Uses
Large shade tree used in parks and large lawns.
Wildlife Value
Acorn is a good source of food for wood ducks, wild turkey, whitetail deer, rabbits, mice, squirrels and more.
History & Lore
This oak was used in the pioneer days when travelers would be in need of wagon tongue, wheel hubs, or spoke.
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Tree Type
Decidious
Tree Subtype
Oak
Mature Height
70-80'
Mature Spread
80'
Growth Rate
Slow
Seed Source
Michigan Lower Peninsula
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
4.5-7.0
Soil Preference
Acidic, sandy, loamy, wet, alkaline, clay soil
Tolerant
Dry, clay soil, drought
Intolerant
Shade
Diseases
Oak wilt, chestnut blight, shoestring root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, canker, leaf spots, powdery mildew
Pests
Scale,leaf miner, oak skeletonizer, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillar, nut weevils
