Shade Trees
Burr Oak
Description
The Bur Oak is a massive, long lived shade tree native to central and eastern North America. It features large leaves with a distinct, variable shape, starting narrow at the base and widening toward the tip with rounded lobes and a deep, distinctive stem. The acorns are its most distinguishing feature, they are large with a deep, mossy fringed cap that covers half to nearly all of the nut. This heritage tree, often living 200 to 400 years, is one of the most drought resistant oaks due to a deep taproot that can reach over 4 feet in its first year. Highly shade tolerant as a sapling, but long-term, continued shading will likely limit their lifespan.
- Sun exposure
- Full Sun - Partial Shade
- Size & price