Common Name
Bur Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus macrocarpa
Hardiness Zone
3a [-35 to -40]
Tolerances
Drought

Tolerant
Poor Drainage

Tolerant
Alkaline Soil

Tolerant
Salt

Moderate
Shade

Intolerant
Air Pollution

Moderate
Soil Volume
45
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form

Round
Mature Height
80 feet
Crown Spread
90 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Adaptable. Reserve for large areas. Difficult to transplant. More tolerant of urban conditions than most oaks.