Burr Oak

Respiration is the process by which a tree takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. The amount of carbon dioxide a tree can hold is called carbon sequestration.

Quercus macrocarpa Despite its acorns being called “frilled,” there is nothing dainty about the bur oak tree. The frills around its gigantic acorn are wild and woolly, and the top of the cap is corky and tough like the armor of an old-time gladiator. Its bark, too, is rough and dark, and the trunk massive. Landscape architects call its crown “coarse textured” and loggers and woodworkers are attracted to its very hard wood. Pioneers were amazed when they first encountered the “oak openings”…

Burr Oak tree - Deciduous

Bur Oak has a wide distribution but is one of the only oaks that will grow well on the prairies. Bur Oak produces deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn golden yellow to brown in the fall. Its acorns are round and half enclosed by a mossy fringed cup. Although slower growing, this long lived tree eventually becomes a popular large ornamental tree for driveways, parks, and the front of industrial buildings. Popular as a memorial or dedication tree. Note: Most Oak species can be considered…

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Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa Secondary Names: Mossycup Oak

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Learn how to plant a burr oak acorn and grow your own burr oak tree! This step-by-step guide will show you how to prepare the soil, plant the acorn, and care for your new tree. With the right tools and a little bit of patience, you can have a beautiful burr oak in no time.

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