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

Bur Oak Tree (Quercus macrocarpa) Overview

The Bur Oak is a majestic, long-lived tree known for its strong branches and large acorns. This live bare root plant, measuring 18"-24", is suitable for USDA zones 3-8. It is valued for its drought resistance and ability to adapt to various soil types, making it an excellent choice for shade, wildlife habitat, and natural landscaping.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa
• Plant Size: 18"-24" live bare root
• Hardy shade tree with broad, spreading canopy
• Produces large acorns that support wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and birds
• Green foliage in spring and summer, turning golden brown in fall
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Adaptable to loamy, sandy, or clay soils
• Thrives in full sun
• 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 establishment, but once mature, it requires low to moderate watering and is highly drought-resistant. Its deep root system helps it withstand harsh weather and varying soil conditions. This tree is ideal for parks, large yards, restoration projects, and erosion control.

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.