Oak Burr DescriptionBotanical Name: Quercus macrocarpa A native to eastern North America. A very impressive, large, rugged-looking tree. Leaves are lustrous dark green above and whitish underneath, alternate, simple, 4" to 10" long, about half as wide, obovate to oblong-obovate, rarely rounded at the base. Leaves are shaped like a base fiddle. Bark is very rough, developing a deeply ridged and furrowed character, dark gray in color. Round or egg shaped 1" to 1 1/2" acorns are almost completely covered by a mossy-looking cap. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Oak BurrPlant Type: Deciduous Mature Size: 75' tall x 60' wide Water: Moderate, once established. Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 30' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Very adaptable to various soils and more tolerant of city conditions than most oaks. Slow to moderate growth rate.