Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Description
The Bur Oak is a large and majestic species of oak native to North America, known for its high drought tolerance, longevity, and distinctive bark and acorns. It is an impressive tree that can live for several hundred years and is often found in various soil types, including dry, sandy plains, clay hills, and moist bottomlands.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 50 to 80 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- August, September, October
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The Bur Oak's acorns and bark give it a distinctive brown color.