Bur Oak | Quercus macrocarpa
The bur oak’s claim to fame is its giant acorns, the biggest acorn in North America. These acorns are also edible! It’s slow-growing (yet faster growing than other white oaks), and will eventually become colossal, about 80ft tall and trunk size of up to 10ft in diameter. It has rough, thick bark that’s fire-resistant in mature trees, and the bark can be used medicinally for various topical conditions. It also tolerates urban conditions well.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Central and Eastern USA
The bur oak’s claim to fame is its giant acorns, the biggest acorn in North America. These acorns are also edible! It’s slow-growing (yet faster growing than other white oaks), and will eventually become colossal, about 80ft tall and trunk size of up to 10ft in diameter. It has rough, thick bark that’s fire-resistant in mature trees, and the bark can be used medicinally for various topical conditions. It also tolerates urban conditions well.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Central and Eastern USA
The bur oak’s claim to fame is its giant acorns, the biggest acorn in North America. These acorns are also edible! It’s slow-growing (yet faster growing than other white oaks), and will eventually become colossal, about 80ft tall and trunk size of up to 10ft in diameter. It has rough, thick bark that’s fire-resistant in mature trees, and the bark can be used medicinally for various topical conditions. It also tolerates urban conditions well.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Central and Eastern USA
