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 Notes: |
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