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Bur Oak Tree

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$100.99
Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Sun
(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

60 - 80 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

60 - 80 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 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.

Quart Pot
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
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
#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
#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
#3 Pot
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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

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

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