Oak Burr

Description
Botanical 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 Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Trees-Shade & Ornamental
Name: 
Oak Burr
Plant 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
Comments
Comments: 

Very adaptable to various soils and more tolerant of city conditions than most oaks.  Slow to moderate growth rate.