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Species: Quercus macrocarpa

(kwer'kus ma-kro-kar'pah)

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak; Mossycup Oak

Found on Course Walks

Oaks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

60' - 80' (equal spread)

Deciduous

round

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salty soil

Yes

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to anthracnose; intermediate preference by orange-striped oakworm

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to North America (from Nova Scotia to Manitoba, south to Texas); very difficult to transplant. Transplant small sizes in spring

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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