Bur oak
Quercus macrocarpa

- Fagaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Shrub, Tree
- โ 100 ft tall
About Bur oak
The bur oak is a real treasure for any yard. This native tree attracts all sorts of wildlife, from birds to insects, giving you a living landscape that feels alive and connected to nature. It's also beautiful to watch through the seasons, with sturdy branches and a lovely shape that becomes more impressive as it grows. You'll feel good knowing you're supporting the plants and creatures that belonged here long before your house did.
Growing a bur oak is straightforward. It's a hardy perennial that's tougher than many ornamental trees, so it doesn't fuss much once established. Plant it where it has room to spread, give it decent soil, and let it settle in. These trees stick around for generations, becoming a living gift to your property and the neighborhood. You're planting something that will outlast you and bring joy to everyone who sees it.
Native to 47 states
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming