Quercus macrocarpa
(Bur Oak)
“Two girls at Bur Oak Tree McBaine” by Graham Higgs is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Bur Oak Acorn” by Paul Cooper is licensed under CC BY 2.0
A large tree usually 80′ with rounded crown.
Leaves: deciduous, simple, rounded lobes, alternate and thick and firm dark green and shiny on top, paler beneath.
Flowers: Spring, male catkins 4 to 6 inches in length, female at the base of the new leaves.
Fruit: Large acorn, 1″ long.
Twigs: brown, thick and stout, developing corky ridges down to the small branches.
Bark: Dark gray to brown, prominent parallel vertical ridges and deep furrows.
Comments: Long lived tree, wildlife, drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils.
“Bur oak catkins are getting ready to open.” by Eli Sagor is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Bur Oak” by Katja Schulz is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Bur Oak” by Mary PK Burns is licensed under CC BY 2.0