bur oak

Seedling trees, bare root. Mother tree boasting 40g acorns! In general, two seedlings of the same species recommended for good acorn production. Wind-pollinated.

Native to much of the eastern US, bur oaks produce the largest acorns of any species found in the states.

These particular trees were grown from seed of a mother tree that produces acorns weighing between 30 to 40 grams on average!

The acorns of the bur oak are also incredibly low in tannins, making them more palatable and nutritious for wildlife and livestock, and less work on the processing end for human consumption.

Trees have been known to produce in as little as 8 years if grown in the open, with access to full sun and a nutritious soil.

Plant details:
Genus & species: Quercus macrocarpa
Hardiness: Zone 3 to zone 8
Sun: Full sun
Soil type: Tolerant of a variety of soil types, well-drained.
Soil moisture: Dry to moist, drought tolerant once established