Botanical Name: Quercus macrocarpa
Common Name: Bur oak, Mossy cup oak
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked tree, with ascending-spreading branches forming a large, open oval-rounded canopy; the plant may become umbrella-like with age
Height 40'-60' (100')
Spread ½ - 3/4
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun
Soil prefers a deep loam but tolerates most except high alkaline
Hardiness hardy (zones 1-11, 14-24): thrives in warm, humid areas having a definite seasonal climate
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate (often clustered towards branch tips), obovate-oblong; 4"-10" long, variously 5-9 lobed; dark green above, paler beneath; terminal lobe is conspicuously larger than others
Flowers inconspicuous, in catkins
Fruit a nut (acorn): broadly oval, 3/4-1 3/4" long; cup is fringed at the rim
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
a large shade tree; can be developed into a large accent tree for its picturesque form; suitable for temperate-climate or woodsy landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular preferred; can tolerate some drought after established
Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis in heavy irrigated areas
Pruning to shape desired; better if canopy is kept open
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Eastern United States
Family: Fagaceae

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