A true monarch of the prairie, the Bur Oak stands as a testament to strength and endurance. This rugged native tree develops a majestic, open-branched canopy that casts dappled shade, its distinctive leathery leaves with wavy lobes turning rich amber each autumn. With age, it reveals two remarkable features: plated corky bark that becomes deeply furrowed, and substantial acorns wearing fringed caps – the largest of all native oaks.

Unmatched Adaptability:

• Thrives in drought, urban conditions, and poor soils
• Resistant to oak wilt (when properly pruned)
• Massive trunk develops impressive corky ridges
• Long-lived (300+ years)
• Reaches 60-80′ with equal spread

Ideal Uses:
• Grand specimen for large spaces
• Resilient street tree
• Park and campus plantings
• Wildlife habitat (acorns feed numerous species)
• Windbreaks and shelterbelts

A legacy tree that grows more magnificent with each passing decade, offering generations of beauty and shade.