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Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

• »  Typically grows 60-80’
• »  Fruits are oval acorns, an important source of food for wildlife
• »  The leaves turn yellow‑brown in fall

• Category:Tree
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:3-8
• Height:60-80 ft
• Spread:60-80 ft

A medium to large deciduous tree in the white oak group, this oak typically reaches 60–80 feet in height. It produces large, oval-shaped acorns, the biggest among native oaks, with distinctive, deep, fringed cups that serve as a vital food source for wildlife. In autumn, its foliage turns a modest yellow-brown. Twigs may feature characteristic corky ridges or "wings." Perfect as a shade tree.