Common Name: Bur Oak
Latin Name: Quercus macrocarpa
Size: 70 (min) to 80 (max)
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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Origin: Eastern & Midwestern North America
Maximum Height: 80 feet
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Bur OakQuercus macrocarpa
Origin: Eastern & Midwestern North America
Maximum Height: 80 feet
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
species: macrocarpa
Origin: Eastern & Midwestern North America
Size: 70 (min) to 80 (max)
Size Description: Large Tree
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| Availability: | Some Availability | ||
| Sustainability: | Outstanding | See other plants that are sustainable. | |
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. |
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