Quercus macrocarpa |
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Oak, Burr / Mossycup Oak |
Description
This deciduous tree will grow 60-75' tall and 30-35' wide. It has grayish brown bark with glossy green and whitish leaves that turn yellow and brown in the fall. Deeply furrowed bark.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.