Oak, Bur

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a deciduous tree that is native to North America. It is a large tree that can grow up to 70 to 80 feet (21 to 24 meters) tall and 60 to 80 feet (18 to 24 meters) wide.

The tree has a broad, spreading habit with a rugged, picturesque appearance, and produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the spring that are followed by acorns in the fall. Its foliage is a dark, green color with lobed leaves that turn a yellow or brown color in the fall. The Bur oak has a deeply furrowed, gray-brown bark that becomes increasingly rough and scaly with age.

Bur oak is known for its hardiness and adaptability to a range of soil types and environmental conditions, including drought and flooding. It is also a popular tree for wildlife habitat and windbreaks, as well as for providing shade in parks and large landscapes.