Bur Oak
Bur Oaks are an exceptionally long lived tree that with time can reach truly massive proportions. They are an excellent selection for making a statement or as a shade tree with some authority. Bur
Oaks are best suited for large open spaces. They are the most cold tolerant of all the oaks. When young, they are known to have a corky bark and branches. Their large acorns are prized by wildlife and are quickly carried off by birds and small mammals. When you plant a Bur Oak tree, you are really planting a tree for future generations.
Description
| Common Name |
Bur Oak |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Quercus macrocarpa |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
300+ |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Mature Height |
25m+ |
| Mature Spread |
25+ |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
Bronzy |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2b |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
A unique characteristic of the Bur Oak is that they hold onto their leaves well into winter, which can help to offer privacy and tame the winter winds. This characteristic is know as having marcescent leaves. |
| Folk Lore |
Our European ancestors have for millennia used the wood of oak trees for building ships, weapons and the roof trusses of Europes greatest Cathedrals. Oak trees were worshipped by the druids whom often met to have their esoteric gatherings under the gnarly branches of Oak groves. The Green Man, an ancient symbol of fertility is often depicted with oak leaves and acorns. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
| Common Name |
Bur Oak |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Quercus macrocarpa |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
300+ |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Mature Height |
25m+ |
| Mature Spread |
25+ |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
Bronzy |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2b |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
A unique characteristic of the Bur Oak is that they hold onto their leaves well into winter, which can help to offer privacy and tame the winter winds. This characteristic is know as having marcescent leaves. |
| Folk Lore |
Our European ancestors have for millennia used the wood of oak trees for building ships, weapons and the roof trusses of Europes greatest Cathedrals. Oak trees were worshipped by the druids whom often met to have their esoteric gatherings under the gnarly branches of Oak groves. The Green Man, an ancient symbol of fertility is often depicted with oak leaves and acorns. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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