Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Fagaceae
Plant Description: Very large deciduous trees with quite uniform shapes. Light brown to grey bark is deeply ridged on older trees. Leaves are deeply lobed and, as with most members of the White Oak family, have rounded edges. Produces many acorns with a large cap that covers most of the shell. The acorns and leaves require some cleanup in highly maintained landscapes. Acorns are edible but may require some processing to remove the bitter tannins. Tolerant of many soil types.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 70-90' tall x 60-80' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - Apr
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Irrigation Path
- Mountain to Tap
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
