Bur Oak

Bur Oak

Mature Height
35 - 45 ft.
Mature Width
35 - 45 ft.
Spacing
16 - 22 ft
Growth Rate
Slow

Bur oak is native to Nebraska. It grows on a wide variety of sites, but grows best on rich, moist bottomlands. Bur oak has a slow to moderate growth rate and is fairly drought tolerant. It is an excellent species to include in wildlife habitat plantings. It is less susceptible to oak wilt than northern red oak and has no serious insect problems. Oaks may have to be protected from deer when young. Water: Drought tolerant, but prefers moist well-drained soils. Light: Full sun preferred, but is moderately shade tolerant.

$25.00
Sold as a package of 25 seedlings
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