Species: Quercus macrocarpa

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

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak; Mossycup Oak

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Ashworth', 'Cobblestone', 'Heritage', 'Urban Pinnacle'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 60' - 80' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: 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

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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