West Texas Nursery
Bur Oak - Bareroot
Bur Oak - Bareroot
Regular price
$50.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$50.00 USD
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(for 25 seedlings)
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Excellent windbreak tree considered to be moderately fast growing. Produces strong tap root and heavy strong branches. Large acorn is favorite food of squirrel and deer.
| Latin Name |
Quercus macrocarpa |
| Tree Size | Large (40-60 feet) |
| Hardiness | Texas Zones 6-9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to rapid |
| Soil Needs | Adaptable, but prefers deep soils |
| Tolerances | Drought; alkaline soils |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; 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 |
