Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa, Fagaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Canada Wild RyeElymus canadensis

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

CottonwoodPopulus deltoides

Cottonwood produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit oak seedling establishment and growth

White WillowSalix alba

Both are large trees with extensive root systems that compete for water and nutrients, particularly problematic in riparian zones where both naturally occur

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Bur Oak grow in?

Bur Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bur Oak?

Good companions for Bur Oak include Canada Wild Rye, Big Bluestem.

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