West Texas Nursery
Bur Oak - D40
Bur Oak - D40
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$60.00 USD
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$60.00 USD
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(for 10 seedlings)
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A large tree of the prairies reaching a height of 80 feet or more and a trunk diameter of 5 feet, with a short body and heavy branches that form an open, spreading crown of dark green foliage
| Latin Name |
Quercus macrocarpa |
| Tree Size | Large |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Needs | Adaptable, but prefers deep soils |
| Tolerances | Drought; alkaline soils |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; large acorns eaten by wildlife |
| Features | Unique leaf shape; large acorn is enclosed in a fuzzy cap; largest leaf and acorn of any oak |
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Problems |
Acorns and leaves can pose a significant clean-up chore |
| Comments | Excellent, drought-tolerant native tree, with rough texture and large acorn |
