Quercus macrocarpa, the bur oak or burr oak, is a species of oak tree native to eastern North America. It is in the white oak section, Quercus sect. Quercus, and is also called mossycup …

Bur oak is a large drought resistant, long-lived and reasonably fast-grower for an oak. Its acorns have a bur or mossy appearance hence the common name. Tolerates lime soils better than …

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 …

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, …

Fruit – produces acorns every 2-3 years. It is drought and fire resistant. Bur oaks fair well in urban environments. Some damaging insects include oak webworm, oak skeletonizer, oakleaf …

3 days ago · Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a large and majestic tree native to Canada and the US. It is an extremely adaptable oak tree, and produces mild acorns that are among the …

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 has dark green foliage throughout the season. The glossy lobed leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. However, the fruit …

Bur oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a white oak and it grows up to 85 feet tall and wide. Oak trees are divided into two main groups, red oaks or white oaks. White oaks have no bristle on the …

Fruit: acorn. Flower: catkins. Fall color: orange/yellow/red. Seasonal interest: fall color; massive and impressive stand; deeply furrowed bark. Sustaining wildlife: oaks support 534 butterfly and …