Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus macrocarpa, the bur oak or burr oak, is a species of oak tree native to central and eastern North America. It is in the white oak section, Quercus sect. Quercus, and is also called mossycup oak, mossycup white oak, or scrub oak.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Quercus macrocarpa |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Height | 60-80 ft |
| Bloom time | May |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Any |
| Wildlife value | Keystone species - acorns feed dozens of animals, host to 400+ caterpillars; fire-resistant bark |
Mentioned In
- Ecoregions Growing Conditions
- Woodland Forest Plants
- Pollinators Wildlife
- Plant Identification Skills
Image Credits
- Friesen5000 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Heath Cajandig (CC BY 2.0)