Bur Oak
- Botanical Name: Quercus macrocarpa
- Plant Type: Shade Tree
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Demand: Low
- Landscape Use: Shade Provider
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Upright|Rounded
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 25' - 50'
- Plant Height: 25' - 100'
Description
Large leaves, distinctive bark, and huge acorns. Majestic, fast-growing shade tree--one of the best for North Texas.
The Bur oak is one of the most widely adaptable oaks and is native to North Central Texas. It is a large, rounded tree with bold limbs and a thick trunk. The leaves are large and deep green, turning yellow-brown in the fall. The acorns can be up to 2 inches in size and have a thick mossy cap. Due to its large size, it is best suited for a large yard that provides room for it to develop. The Bur oak has a moderate to fast growth rate. Aphids, spider mites, and sooty mold occasionally affect it but are not serious threats.
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