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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Slow, massive, and drought-proof once established. A century tree for a xeriscape.
native
TypeTree
HardinessUSDA Zones 3–8
SunFull sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height600–960 in
Bloomgreen · fall
Where to buy
Shop Bur Oak at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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