Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak Tree 18-24" Bare Root Plant for Zones 3-8 - Hardy Shade & Wildlife Tree

Product Overview

The Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a long-lived and majestic shade tree known for its strong branches and large acorns. This live bare root plant, measuring 18"-24", is suitable for USDA zones 3-8 and offers excellent drought resistance and adaptability to various soil types. It is an ideal choice for parks, large yards, and restoration projects, providing natural beauty and wildlife habitat.

Key Features

• Large acorns that support local wildlife including deer, squirrels, and birds
• Hardy shade tree with a broad, spreading canopy
• Green foliage in spring and summer, turning golden brown in fall
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Adaptable to well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soils
• Slow to moderate growth rate, reaching 70-80 feet at maturity

Growing Information

Plant the Bur Oak in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the establishment period, then reduce watering as the tree becomes drought-resistant. Its deep root system enhances adaptability and resilience against harsh weather. This tree is suitable for erosion control and provides a valuable habitat for wildlife.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.