BUR OAK Quercus macrocarpa
• A long‑lived, extremely hardy native oak forming a broad, rounded crown with thick, rugged bark and strong branching, giving it a commanding presence in prairie and urban landscapes.
• Deeply lobed, dark‑green leaves stay clean through summer and turn yellow to bronze in fall; male catkins appear in spring and provide early pollen for insects.
• Produces large, fringed acorns that mature in late summer to fall, offering significant wildlife value without creating excessive mess.
• Exceptionally tolerant of drought, heat, wind, clay soils, and urban conditions; slow to establish but becomes nearly indestructible with age.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 12–18 m Height × 12–15 m Width
