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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak, Burr Oak,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Broad Domed

Description:

A tall (20m+), but very slow growing Oak native to North America. Suitable for parks and large gardens. Tolerant of urban conditions.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any

Landscape Use(s)

Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Fagaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Green, Orange

Flower Colour: Green, Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: High

Frost: High

Wind: High