- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 60 - 80 Feet
- Mature Spread 60 - 80 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Enjoy the rounded form and fall color of the Bur Oak Tree or Quercus macrocarpa. The foliage is a traditional Oak leaf shape and is wider at the end with deep lobes. Leaves measure 4 to 10 inches long. Dark green leaves transition to a golden brown by fall. Inconspicuous spring flowers hang from the terminal ends of branches and give way to 2-inch wide acorns with fringed caps by fall. The acorns attract birds and small animals. Only mature trees produce acorns, and it can take two years for the acorns to grow. This is a deciduous tree with grayish-brown furrowed bark. Bur Oak Trees stand 70 to 80 feet tall and wide.
Use the Bur Oak Tree as a specimen in a yard, line a street, or create shade over a home or entertaining area. The rounded canopy has a stately appearance that anchors a landscape. This tree is native to the Midwestern U.S. and requires minimal care once acclimated. This tree is drought tolerant but can also handle flooding for added adaptability.
Bur Oak Tree Care
Choose a planting location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. Bur Oak Trees can live in dry or moist soil but require excellent drainage. Alkaline soils are preferred. Give young trees consistent water to promote drought tolerance at maturity.
Prune the tree as needed when dormant in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or damaged branches, but avoid significant pruning when the tree is actively growing and more susceptible to pests and diseases.
Bur Oak Tree Spacing
Bur Oak Trees can grow wide, so space trees 90 feet away from buildings and roads. Avoid overhead obstructions like utility lines. Space Bur Oak Trees 40 to 50 feet away from other trees when purposefully creating a dense planting. These trees grow slowly, and the space may seem like a lot at planting time, but the branches will have room to spread as the tree matures.
Bur Oak Tree Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 60 - 80 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 60 - 80 Feet |
| Spacing: 60 - 80 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow green catkins |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Brown, Green, Purple, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Green shades turning Yellow-brown to purple in Spring |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Brand: Plant Select |
| Common Name: Bur Oak Tree |
| Other Name(s): oak |
| Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0107-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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