ornamental tree
Bur oak
A bulletproof native oak for difficult prairie and clay soils.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-8a
- Sun
- full
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- low
- Goals
- Low-maintenance natives, Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color
Harvest & Use
green leaves in summer; large acorns in fall
Useful search phrase: bur oak tree.