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Tree
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Massive, long-lived native oak known for very large acorns and deep roots. Best where it has plenty of room.
Recommended uses
- Shade tree
- Large yards
- Plant type
- Shade tree
- Evergreen / deciduous
- Deciduous
- Sun
- Full sun
- Shade tolerance
- Low
- Water needs
- Low
- Mature height
- 50–80 ft
- Mature width
- 50–80 ft
- Maintenance
- Low
- Texas heat tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- High