Bur Oak

Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.  Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa Mature Height: 70-80 feet Mature Spread: 30-100 feet Hardiness: Zones 3-8 Soil: Tolerates a variety of soil conditions. Prefers moderate moisture, but has some drought tolerance. Light: Full sun Growth Rate: Slow, height increases less than 12" per year Additional Information: Named for its wild and wooly acorns, this oak makes a great shade tree and yields plenty of acorns. Bur oak acorns are the preferred food for wood ducks, deer, rabbits, mice, squirrels and others. Food source for caterpillars. Offers dense shade and tolerates pollution and weather extremes. Long lived. Potential for ash replacement if site conditions match and have predation control. Estimated seedling size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”