Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 4-5’, 3 gal A.k.a. mossycup oak. An oak grand in both size and wildlife support. Their large, less bitter acorns are of high value to a plethora of animals, and hundreds of insects host on various parts of the tree, including multiple hairstreak and duskywing butterflies. The acorns are the largest in North America, and among the most efficient to process for human consumption. Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Soil Type: Adaptable  Height: 80’-120’ Width: 60’-80’ Bloom Color: - Bloom Time: Mar-May Fruit: Large acorns mature in fall. Fall Color: Brown, Yellow Root Type: Taproot Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts several hairstreak and duskywing butterfly species, several hundred moth species, many longhorn beetles, many leafhoppers, weevils, walkingsticks, and perhaps too many smaller insects to know. The abundance of insects feeds birds, many of which will also eat the acorns. Fe