Bur Oak | Medium Tree Seedling

Quercus macrocarpa Grow your own Bur Oak, producer of the largest acorns of any North American oak tree and an important source of food for wildlife! 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness-50°F LightFull Sun Size70 – 100' tall / 50 – 100' spread Lifespan400 yrs Growth RateSlow Growing Drought ToleranceHigh Wind ResistanceHigh Details About Bur Oak From the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: "Bur oak typically grows as a large, spreading tree up to 130 feet (40 m) tall; however, growth form and size can vary by site. Branches in the upper portion of the crown are ascending; in the lower crown, branches are larger and horizontal. The trunks of mature trees have thick, deeply grooved bark and may measure 8.5 feet (2.6 m) in diameter. In the western part of its range on exposed, harsh sites, bur oak grows as a small tree or shrub and may produce